By Mbarara Rise | Project leader
Dear Donors,
Since our last report, the humanitarian crisis affecting LGBTQI+ individuals in Uganda has intensified. Two years after the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, social rejection, eviction, and economic marginalization continue to devastate our community. The needs of those seeking safety, healthcare, and support have grown faster than our current resources can cover.
Mbarara Rise Foundation remains one of the few lifelines for individuals facing extreme vulnerability. Our shelters, counselling services, and empowerment programs provide safety and hope for those escaping violence, blackmail, or homelessness. Over the past months, we have supported dozens of survivors, but the demand continues to rise:
More than 70 individuals are waiting for safe housing or temporary relocation.
Many survivors of assault still lack access to medical treatment and follow-up care.
Trauma counselling and mental health support remain critically underfunded.
Requests for livelihood training and economic empowerment have doubled, reflecting the urgent need to restore independence and stability.
Our emergency fund is nearly depleted, and without additional support, our ability to respond will be severely limited. Every contribution enables us to provide shelter, food, medical care, counselling, and life-saving assistance to those who would otherwise have nowhere to turn.
With renewed donor support, we aim to:
Expand emergency housing to meet growing demand.
Cover medical and mental health support for survivors of violence.
Strengthen livelihood and empowerment programs to restore independence.
Continue advocacy and community outreach to reduce discrimination in healthcare and social services.
Your partnership remains crucial. Together, we can sustain these lifelines, ensuring LGBTQI+ individuals in Uganda have access to safety, healthcare, and dignity. Every action counts, and with your support, hope and resilience remain alive.
In solidarity,
Mbarara Rise Foundation
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