About:

Safe House Africa (SHA) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in the United States, dedicated to providing a safe haven for LGBTQ individuals in Africa who face severe marginalization and persecution. SHA will facilitate asylum applications through the United States, Britain and Europian embassy in Sierra Leone, offering temporary housing and support until individuals can establish independent lives.

Mission Statement:

To create a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals in Africa, providing asylum, housing, and empowerment opportunities to help them live to their full potential.

Objectives:

  1. Establish a network with LGBTQ+ friendly embassies in African countries, to facilitate asylum applications for LGBTQ individuals.
  2. Provide temporary housing and comprehensive support services for LGBTQ asylum seekers.
  3. Offer empowerment programs, including educational opportunities, job training, and mental health support.
  4. Advocate for LGBTQ rights and raise awareness about the challenges faced by marginalized LGBTQ individuals in Africa.

 

Empowerment for Gay People in Africa:

Your sexuality is not a barrier to succeed in Africa.

In many African countries, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals often struggle with low self-esteem simply because of who they are, leading some to feel like failures. But know this:

You have the right to go to school, to graduate, to work, and to earn a living.
You have the right to live authentically and proudly.
You can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Your identity does not limit your potential.
You don’t need drugs to cope or to fit in.
You are capable of rising above the stigma, to do better, be better, and stay better.