Kruidenier, Carina Maretha (Retha)2015-09-222015-09-222015-06-18Kruidenier, R., 2015, 'Trying for better circumstances (Zama Zama): Exploring ubuntu amongst marginalised women in an informal settlement', Verbum et Ecclesia 36(2), Art. #1433, 7 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/ve.v36i2.1433.1609-9982 (print)2074-7705 (online)10.4102/ve.v36i2.1433http://hdl.handle.net/2263/50002This article explores possible experiences of ubuntu in the Zama Zama informal settlement. Postfoundational practical theology and the narrative approach function as paradigm and methodology. Themes and/or discourses like poverty, violence, xenophobia and the role of the local church were identified, but ubuntu is not always visible as a lived reality amongst the members of the community. The church is an exception. Women play a leading role in the congregation and it is in the church where ubuntu values are visible and experienced.en© 2015. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.UbuntuInformal settlementsChurchWomenZama ZamaTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-03SDG-03: Good health and well-beingTheology articles SDG-05SDG-05: Gender equalityTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-11SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communitiesArticle