This monograph critically examines the intersection of gender, religion, and mental health in the context of COVID-19, centering African women’s experiences. Drawing from the assertion that “pandemics wear the face of a woman”, it explores how social, cultural, and religious frameworks shaped women’s struggles and resilience during this unprecedented time. With a particular focus on sustainable religious interventions, the book offers insights into how faith communities can support mental well-being in ways that challenge oppression and foster healing. Grounded in interdisciplinary scholarship and empirical research, this book is an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and address the long-term gendered consequences of global health crises.

Anniegrace Mapangisana Hlatywayo (Ph.D) is a lecturer at the Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, under the Faculty of Arts, Department of Religious Studies and Ethics. She is also a Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion, College of Humanities, University of South Africa. Anniegrace has participated in international research projects. She has experience in research and publication; postgraduate training; community engagement initiatives and project management, monitoring and evaluation. Her research niche revolves around the areas of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Religion and Sustainable Development, HIV and AIDS and Religion and Gender.

Macloud Sipeyiye (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies and Ethics of the Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. He is also a Research Fellow with the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) in the College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA). Sipeyiye has also researched and presented papers at local and international conferences. He has published several peer reviewed book chapters and journal articles focusing on the intersection of religion & spirituality and contemporary development issues that include health, environmental sustainability and peace & conflict transformation.

Canisius Mwandayi (Ph.D) is currently a senior lecturer in the Institute of Theology and Religious Studies, Africa University, Zimbabwe. He is also an Academic Associate/Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) in the College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA). His research interests include: Intersections between Old Testament and African cultures, Death related issues, Women theologies and women agency in dealing with contemporary challenges.

Sophia Chirongoma (Ph.D) is currently an independent researcher. She is also a Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (RITR) at the University of South Africa. She is also an active member of the Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians. Her research interests and publications focus on the interface between culture, ecology, religion, health, development, and gender justice.