Dar es salaam Pride - June 29, 2024

A microproject by LGBT Voice of Tanzania
Dar es salaam Pride - June 29, 2024

Project Report | Aug 19, 2024
Implementation report

By Maria Mudenda | Advocacy and Fundraising Manager

As the curtain falls on Pride Month in 2024, we find ourselves at the dawn of planning for the subsequent Pride Month in 2025. We earnestly invite you to join us in the orchestration and backing of the forthcoming Pride Event. Your unwavering support, which is especially palpable during Pride Month, has been of immense value. Regardless of the hurdles we faced, such as inadequate planning and funding constraints for the Pride Parade, a new initiative was born - reaching out to LGBTQ individuals in correctional facilities.
The funds that we gathered were channeled effectively, supplying allowed necessary items like hygiene essentials, Vaseline , and beverages to LGBTQ inmates across a spectrum of prisons. This important initiative not only met their basic needs but also offered a ray of hope. Their stories of hardship, prejudice, and injustice highlighted the urgent need to address LGBTQ inequality issues. The initiative to support LGBTQ individuals in correctional facilities will persist as long as there are resources available.
We seized this opportunity to address the significant progress we have achieved, which encompassed resolving a multitude of legal challenges and advocating for the rights of LGBTQ individuals. This served as a source of hope for the incarcerated individuals as they were informed about the resources available to them for legal support. Following these visits to correctional facilities, we continued to push for fairness within the legal system, urging policymakers, and law enforcement to prioritize LGBTQ issues. We emphasized the critical importance of impartiality, transcending personal prejudices, in handling matters concerning the LGBTQ community.
Moreover, by engaging with various stakeholders, including legal professionals, policymakers, and advocacy groups, we to create a more supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals navigating the legal system. Through education and awareness-raising initiatives, we will be able to empower both inmates and prison staff to address LGBTQ-related issues with sensitivity and understanding.
This illuminating experience reiterates the dire need for revamping policies and procedures to safeguard equality and justice for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The pathway towards achieving inclusivity and equality is ongoing, and your continued support is paramount in effecting positive transformation within the LGBTQ community. Together, we can create a world that celebrates diversity and fosters respect for all.
Share on Twitter Share on Facebook

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.

Sign up for updates

Organization Information

LGBT Voice of Tanzania

Location: Dar es salaam - Tanzania, United Republic of
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @lgbtvoicetz
Project Leader:
Grace Haule
Dar es salaam , Dar es salaam Tanzania, United Republic of

Retired Project!

This project is no longer accepting donations.
 

Still want to help?

Support another project run by LGBT Voice of Tanzania that needs your help, such as:

Find a Project

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.