Toronto comes alive with Pride!
After two years of lockdowns, the streets of Toronto came alive again with Pride, and the SLF's Partners in Pride campaign was there! We were thrilled to raise the visibility of our LGBTIQ partner organizations and meet supporters in person.
Learning to live without fear
HAPA's clinic provides appropriate, stigma-free health care and empowers clients to report homophobic attacks to police and seek the justice they deserve.
Fleeing hate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
As leader of an organization that supports LGBTQ+ people in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jérémie is no stranger to threats from police.
The Right to Health and Healing for LGBTIQ activists in Kenya and Uganda
Support for mental health and well-being for frontline LGBTIQ activists in Kenya and Uganda is imperative. Hear from three activists about how their organizations are saving lives and preventing burn out.
Peace has many definitions
Amedo Judith keeps her ear to the ground, so that when conflicts emerge in her community, she is poised to intervene and negotiate more just outcomes for women and girls in Eastern Uganda.
Reaching women most at-risk
Once in the grips of violence and addiction, 25-year-old Nyash is a champion of HIV prevention for women sex workers and drug users.
Back to class after COVID-19
After the world’s longest shutdown, St. Francis Health Care Services in Uganda is ensuring hundreds of primary students return to school.
Bringing back hope
When COVID-19 lockdowns created dangerous conditions for Nairobi’s LGBTIQ communities, Ishtar MSM’s Wellness Centre became a safe space.
Empowering youth with virtual HIV counselling
In South Africa, Blue Roof Life Space is taking life-saving youth HIV testing and treatment online with Talk, Test, Treat.