- Community Development ·
Fight for LGBTQ Rights in Africa
Helping to save lives through supporting people in Africa live a safe life
- Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana
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Project Summary
Project Challenge
Project Solution
Impact
Reports
Project Summary
Belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community is still illegal in many countries across the world, including countries in Africa. This is a violation of human rights which cause people to face daily discrimination and violence. This project supports LGBTQ activism in Africa to achieve policy change but also to end homophobia at a community level. Advocating for human rights is an essential part to reduce inequality affecting LGBTQ communities in Africa.
Project Challenge
Members of the LGBTQ communities across Africa are at the early days of their fight compared to other countries. In some places, it is still illegal and therefore this project aims to support the communities in providing the resources to get their voice heard. One day everyone will live a life they are happy too and are included but until then we must continue to support projects like this one.
In many countries in Africa, being part and supporting the LGBTQ community means living with discrimination on a daily basis. 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. Together we can provide basic rights
Project Solution
By partnering with local LGBTQ advocacy groups we will be financially supporting the local LGBTQ community by providing capacity building needed to continue to mobilise their initiatives and run their organisation efficiently. 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.
Impact
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.
Reports
Project Report | Mar 9, 2026
Pride in South Africa
By Tyrone Bennett | CEO of Action Change
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.
______________________________________________________________________
Nov 4, 2025
It’s Time to Change
By Rishi | LGBTQIA+ Ambassador
Hi friends
Since our last update in July, we’ve continued holding a few small meetings and gatherings for the LGBTQ+ community, providing safe spaces for people to connect, share, and be themselves. These spaces are more important than ever, especially in places where living openly is still dangerous.
Unfortunately, we lost our biggest funding support last month. This means we need to pause and rethink how to sustain the program moving forward. We’re taking this time to regroup, assess our priorities, and explore new ways to keep creating safe, supported spaces for the community.
Even in this moment of uncertainty, we remain committed to the people we serve. The conversations, connections, and courage that have grown in these spaces are real and meaningful. Your support makes this possible, and as we plan the next phase, every donation, message of encouragement, and share of our work will help keep the momentum alive.
Thank you for standing with us and standing with the community. Together, we will keep finding ways to make a difference.
Warm regards
Belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community is still illegal in many countries across the world, including countries in Africa. This is a violation of human rights which cause people to face daily discrimination and violence. This project supports LGBTQ activism in Africa to achieve policy change but also to end homophobia at a community level. Advocating for human rights is an essential part to reduce inequality affecting LGBTQ communities in Africa.
Members of the LGBTQ communities across Africa are at the early days of their fight compared to other countries. In some places, it is still illegal and therefore this project aims to support the communities in providing the resources to get their voice heard. One day everyone will live a life they are happy too and are included but until then we must continue to support projects like this one.
In many countries in Africa, being part and supporting the LGBTQ community means living with discrimination on a daily basis. 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. Together we can provide basic rights
By partnering with local LGBTQ advocacy groups we will be financially supporting the local LGBTQ community by providing capacity building needed to continue to mobilise their initiatives and run their organisation efficiently. 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.
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.
Project Report | Mar 9, 2026
Pride in South Africa
By Tyrone Bennett | CEO of Action Change
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.
______________________________________________________________________
Nov 4, 2025
It’s Time to Change
By Rishi | LGBTQIA+ Ambassador
Hi friends
Since our last update in July, we’ve continued holding a few small meetings and gatherings for the LGBTQ+ community, providing safe spaces for people to connect, share, and be themselves. These spaces are more important than ever, especially in places where living openly is still dangerous.
Unfortunately, we lost our biggest funding support last month. This means we need to pause and rethink how to sustain the program moving forward. We’re taking this time to regroup, assess our priorities, and explore new ways to keep creating safe, supported spaces for the community.
Even in this moment of uncertainty, we remain committed to the people we serve. The conversations, connections, and courage that have grown in these spaces are real and meaningful. Your support makes this possible, and as we plan the next phase, every donation, message of encouragement, and share of our work will help keep the momentum alive.
Thank you for standing with us and standing with the community. Together, we will keep finding ways to make a difference.
Warm regards
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