Europe has been recognized as a continent making strides in human rights protections, particularly for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) communities. While many countries have embraced legislation promoting...
Kampala, Uganda
LGBTI Uganda: Shelter. Support. Strength.
A safe and empowering hub for Uganda’s LGBTI+ community since 2006.
LGBTI Uganda was founded on March 17, 2006 by Elvis Kiwanuka and friends, launching the country's first LGBTQ+ shelter in Kampala. Despite constant threats, we continue to offer health care, housing, and hope to those most at risk.
Learn more about our missionOur Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
To empower LGBT Ugandans and the marginalized
Our Mission:
To receive and rehabilitate LGBT persons and victims of social and domestic abuse through:
- Access to health services
- Education and Skills Training
- Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Talent development and Sports
Over the years, the organization has helped hundreds of our members with short term support ranging from food, medical access, clothing, housing and longer term needs like education and skills training.
Virtual Global Pride Gathering
Celebrate resistance, joy, and solidarity with LGBTI+ Ugandans and allies around the world.
Latest News From Our Community
Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW
Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality. Uganda’s LGBTQ community is facing intensified persecution following the enactment of harsh anti-gay laws two years ago,...
Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 – Uganda
The Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 is a law passed by the Parliament of Uganda that imposes severe restrictions on LGBT rights, including criminalizing the promotion of homosexuality and introducing some of...