The Global Forum for MSM and HIV (MSMGF) and ISHTAR is opening a call for applications for 5-day Speaking Out East Africa training. The training will be hosted from 3rd -8th July in Kenya. The advocacy training equips indi viduals and organizations with tools and techniques that enable them to become advocates right now, whoever and wherever they happen to be. We are looking for Gay men, MSM and Transgender (GMT) advocates who are expected to participate in 5-day training. Participants will be drawn from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda.
Kuchu Times Editor
With over thirty explanations of what family means to different defenders of human rights of LGBT persons, one thing was clear- any group of people that are in your corner supporting you and believing in you are your family, regardless of whether they are biologically related to you or not.
Astraea’s International Fund supports groups, projects and organizations led by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) communities working for progressive social change and addressing oppression based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Grants range from $7,000 (minimum) – $20,000 (maximum), and average grant size is $10,000.
With no where to turn, Sweet Love sought refugee in one of Uganda’s leading red light areas called Kabalagala. After sleeping in bars for almost two months, she found relief when a group of female sex workers offered her shelter
Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), together with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries (TFAM) and Trans Network Uganda partnered to celebrate International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2017 under the global theme “Diversity and Family”.
Kuchu Times’ Kasha Jacqueline sat down with him for a chat in Salzburg where the two are attending the annual Salzburg Global Seminar. They discussed what forced Bisi to leave his home and flee to the UK, in line with this year’s Salzburg Global seminar theme, “To Leave or to Stay”.
International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia could arguably be one of the most significant events commemorated by the LGBTI community worldwide. This day re-emphasizes everything we fight for and believe in- the need and right for everyone to be who they are without being subjected to hate, prejudice, cultural and societal norms or discrimination.
Kuchu Times Media Group (KTMG) is delighted to launch the third edition of Bombastic Magazine. Today’s media continues to shy away from queer narratives, and even misrepresents sexual and gender minorities; Bombastic Magazine therefore serves as a s a beacon of hope and a symbol of our resilience and continued effort in “Reclaiming Media” by amplifying queer voice in telling of their LGBTI stories. The Magazine is an anthology of stories, poems, and testimonies on varied topics including but not limited to religion, culture and health, told by the sexual and gender minority community in Uganda.
How to Apply: All suitably qualified and interested female candidates should send their Curriculum vitae together with the copies of academic transcripts and testimonials via email to nambi@akinamamawaafrika.org and to rose@akinamamawaafrika.org.
Ugandan human rights activist and videographer Deus Kiriisa, commonly referred to as Deus Dejones within the LGBTI community is among thirty people who were this week honoured by the Ambassador of Norway in the United States together with the Human Rights Campaign.