GlobalGiving Project of the Month Club

This June, we’re proud to spotlight a nonprofit taking strides to protect LGBTQ+ communities amid changing tides. The ILGA Database (created by nonprofit ILGA World) is a unique knowledge base on laws, human rights bodies, advocacy opportunities, and news related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. This allows activists, researchers,  journalists, government members, and human rights institutions to have access to the facts they need (for free) to support LGBTQ+ rights in their respective capacities. 

Data about and for populations that are historically left out is hard to find, often lost in webs of websites and outdated archives with broken (or removed) links. This IGLA World database brings all of the information together in one place so the people trying to protect and preserve LGBTQ+ rights can spend less time on the computer and more time doing the work that can actually make a difference. 

One example of this kind of data and how it can be applied is a list of laws on LGBTQ+ rights in every country, divided into 18 legal categories with more than 100 topics. This can help human rights defenders easily grasp the legal landscape of the country they are trying to work in. 

Data is more than numbers and figures—it is a screenshot of our current reality. This helps people understand the current moment so they can make more informed actions. Data is information, and information keeps us sovereign and informed. And YOU are helping keep the lights on for donor-powered data services like these. And for that, we can’t thank you enough!

Here’s what J. Andrew Baker, ILGA Fundraising and MEL Manager, wants you to know about your support:

“In a time when the rights of LGBTQIA+ people are under increasing threat worldwide, your support sends a powerful message of solidarity. It reminds us that we are not alone in this fight for equality and justice. Thank you for standing with us and fueling our commitment to protect and uplift LGBTQIA+ communities everywhere.”

We look forward to updating you with July’s featured project. 

Until then, 

Victoria Vrana

GlobalGiving CEO

This May, we’re excited to share a critical project underway in regions of Cameroon that have been deeply impacted by the Anglophone Crisis. This conflict, marked by armed violence and human rights violations, has forced 900,000 people to flee internally and another 60,000 people to seek refuge abroad. 

As countless families remain displaced and in distress, the need extends beyond basic essentials like food and shelter—there’s also a pressing call for support that nurtures their mental and emotional well-being. HUMANITY FIRST ASSOCIATION OF CLEANERS (HUFAC) is determined to help answer that call holistically. 

Their featured project, Enhancing Mental Well-being for IDPs in Cameroon, is providing relief to affected families through a holistic approach that promotes emotional recovery and economic empowerment. They work closely with community members and local partners to identify the most urgent needs. Working closely with community members and local partners, they’ve identified the most pressing needs in these areas.

As part of their efforts, they’ve recently launched a Mental Health First Aid training program. This initiative will equip 20 local volunteers with the skills to recognize signs of trauma and provide essential emotional support to others in their community. Recognizing that emotional well-being is deeply tied to physical health and safety, HUFAC is also distributing food and hygiene kits, providing children with school materials and tuition support, helping families find safe shelter, and offering small startup capital to help displaced families begin rebuilding their lives.

 ABI Henry Achah, Founder and CEO of HUFAC, wanted to share that their team is “Excited with sincere gratitude. This is a great opportunity for us to strengthen our efforts and of course extend our reach to more traumatized IDPs in far-to-reach communities.”

On behalf of the entire team, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our donors. Your contributions are not only providing immediate relief but are also empowering these communities to heal, rebuild, and move forward with hope.

Until June, 

Victoria Vrana

GlobalGiving CEO