Desmond Tafadzwa Lungah

Desmond Lungah, is a team leader at Men and Boys for Gender Equality (MBGE) where he focuses on initiating, designing and implementing transformative gender interventions; recruiting expectant fathers and leading them through training that engages them in the upbringing of children; training in and out of school youth, both male and female on gender norms and life skills to create a generation of men who care and contribute to peace building and reduced gender-based violence for the benefit of themselves, women and children. Desmond completed his O Level in Zimbabwe, Luveve High School in 1998 and began his community work in 2002. He went through advanced training in lay counseling, the Gold Peer Education Program as well as monitoring and evaluation to enhance his community work. Upon completion of the Fellowship, Desmond plans to continue his work in gender equality with a focus on policy advocacy for equal opportunities.