<div>Tl;dr
</div>
<div>I was almost outed for being trans in Egypt. Lied my way out but I'm not safe. I need to raise money to help with immigrating to safety.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>Hello. My partner is managing this fundraiser on my behalf. I am an Egyptian trans woman who will refrain from mentioning her name publicly for safety reasons. I was outed to my highly abusive parents as trans several months ago, whom threatened to strong-arm me legally out of my possessions at first, and would have later either reported me to the authorities in a country that criminalizes being LGBTQ+, or even killed me themselves. I was able to lie my way out of the situation, but I am no longer safe in my own home. I've spent all this time since building connections and studying the laws surrounding immigration.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>I hope to immigrate to safety. I work as a doctor, and I will be able to apply abroad for a work VISA which will allow me to enter the country and later be able to apply as an LGBTQ+ immigrant fleeing from prosecution. I do intend to continue working as a doctor afterwards. I am young, I have funds to support myself and the country I intend to immigrate to is requesting immigrant doctors especially, making me a very likely candidate in good standing. Unfortunately, bureaucracy regarding immigration is difficult, and I will need to hire a lawyer in the country I am immigrating to who will help me with their services. The Egyptian banks are extremely stringent when converting into foreign currencies, and as such the monthly limit will not be able to cover the fee quotation provided by my lawyer.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>The money received from this fundraiser will go to my girlfriend, who will be able to pay the lawyer's fee on my behalf. For transparency, the lawyer asked for $7000 in Canadian dollars, but we decided to set the fundraiser to $9000 to help cover any unforeseen expenses, and thus the extra $2000 will be a safety net. I will be able to support myself after and only resort to the safety net if absolutely necessary.
</div>
<div><br />
</div>
<div>I want to help people, both through my profession as a doctor, and through any excess finances obtained through my salary. However, I am in great need for help at the moment, and I cannot do this without the help of friends and strangers on the internet. All I wish for at the moment is to simply be in a safe home surrounded by people who genuinely love me for who I am unconditionally. Without hyperbole, the consequences of failing to immigrate safely have dire effects on my life. I apologize for asking for money so brutishly, and I thank you for any help you can extend my way.
</div>

Russell Marshall

Anonymous

Gilford Tan

Enter your donation forHelp Egyptian trans woman immigrate to safety