Fighting for LGBTQ+ Rights in Africa

Being denied the rights to express one's identity, facing name-calling, bullying, as well as being denied access to job opportunities, education and healthcare services. Due to the illegality of LGBTQ expression, there is no help from the government which is why many people are afraid to speak up to get LGBTQ rights and end homophobia.

By providing the financial means to advocate for policy change we can ensure that each nation is complying with the human rights related to LGBTQ rights. This will provide a platform for all to have the rights to work on a local level to educate children at schools as well as have workshops to achieve behavioural change. Once people have the right to be themselves, the need for international protection will be reduced, and people won't be denied basic amenities due to their orientation.

Through donations, Action Change will provide LGBTQ advocates with resources to market their message on a local and global level to raise awareness within the nation but also to advocate for policy change. We will host workshops to educate individuals on relevant topics that affect their life including sexual health awareness and providing understanding about the stigmas they face so that people can empower others and create a safe environment.

Thank you for your support 

Howzit everyone,

February was a significant month for the LGBTQ+ movement. The Pride celebrations down in Cape Town were a powerful display of what is possible when a community stands together. Despite the rain, the energy was incredible, and it served as a stark reminder of why we continue to fight for safe spaces and equality.

We are taking that same momentum and channeling it into our work across the continent.

When you support Action Change, you are funding the infrastructure of a movement that stretches far beyond any one city or country. Right now, our teams are working in multiple regions, hosting workshops that tackle the hardest parts of this fight. We provide the resources and training modules that allow local activists to conduct community-led advocacy, educate their peers, and push for change in places where these conversations were once impossible.

We are building a future where schools are safe for children and where workplaces are open to everyone, regardless of who they love or how they identify. This is long term work, but the impact is real. We are seeing advocates gain the confidence to lead, the language to educate, and the safety to keep pushing forward.

We are currently closing in on our 20,000 dollar goal, and we want to cross that finish line strong. The Little by Little campaign is kicking off on GlobalGiving from March 17th to the 20th. Because they match donations up to 50 dollars at 50 percent, your gift during these three days acts as a force multiplier for our mission across the continent.

Your donation directly funds the security needed for our workshops and provides the educational materials our activists use every single day to shift the narrative.

Mark your calendars for March 17th. We are building something essential, and we would be honored to have you with us for this next leg of the journey. Thanks for being the reason we can keep showing up, keep speaking out, and keep making history.