Donate to Young Queer activist Harm Astrano

My name is Harm Astrano a gay man in East African Refugee Camp passing on this message seeking for support and advocacy creating awareness of what i and my fellow LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees are currently facing and going through.

Update: Harm was severely beaten day before yesterday because of his gender identity. He is in the hospital but they're not providing him all the services he needs because he needs to pay for his medical bills. Harm has severely damaged eye in need of surgery. The surgery will cost over $1,000. We are in dire need of raising funds for Harm so that he can pay his medical bills and recover from severe eye injury and other injuries that was done to him. Please consider donating today.

Update: Harm is recovering well from his injuries and is on the mend. Thank you for all your support during this difficult time. Recently Harm's phone was stolen but we were able to replace it with the kind donations from people like you. Thank you for all your donations. It's really helped the whole group!

Dear friends and supporters,

I hope this update finds you well. We are writing to urgently seek your assistance for our monthly food and medication needs. We are incredibly grateful for the support we received on our GoFundMe page last month, which has helped us immensely. However, we still require additional support for our ongoing food and medication requirements, particularly for those living with HIV. We have recently received the promising news that the German government is offering us resettlement opportunities, which is a great relief. However, the current situation in our host country has led to a severe scarcity of food and medications, especially for those with HIV. In order to ensure their continued treatment, we are relying on private clinics due to the violence and discrimination faced in government hospitals. LGBTQ refugees are particularly vulnerable to discrimination, torture, rape, and harassment. We humbly request your support by considering a donation to our GoFundMe page, as every contribution counts in making a significant difference in the lives of those affected. Thanks so much.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Refugees in East African Refugee Camp Restoring Hope, Dignity, and Equality

Welcome to our fundraising campaign, where we seek your support in making a tangible difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals living in the East African Refugee Camp. This camp presents a challenging environment characterized by a hostile community, scarcity of water, and extreme climatic conditions. As LGBTQIA+ persons, we face unrelenting brutality, discrimination, violence, persecution, and torture from fellow refugees due to their hateful and homophobic beliefs. We are reaching out to compassionate individuals like you to help us overcome the immense hardships we endure and restore hope, dignity, and equality in our lives.

The Challenges We Face:

1. Violence and Discrimination: Living in a hostile environment, we confront daily threats to our safety and well-being solely because of our sexual orientation. Homophobic refugees subject us to physical, emotional, and psychological violence, perpetuating a cycle of discrimination that exacerbates our suffering.

2. Unemployment and Economic Disadvantage: Discrimination extends to the job market and refugee centers, severely limiting employment opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals. The resulting unemployment further compounds our vulnerability and restricts access to essential resources and services.

3. Limited Access to Basic Necessities: The camp's harsh conditions pose additional challenges as we struggle with insufficient food, clothing, clean water, and vital nutrition. Basic necessities such as cooking essentials, toothpaste, and pads for lesbians are luxuries we often lack, leaving us in a perpetual state of hardship.

4. Health and Safety Risks: The semi-arid climate of East African Refugee Camp is host to sharp sticks and poisonous creatures, including scorpions, endangering our lives on a daily basis. Access to proper medical care is limited, exposing us to various health risks and making it difficult to address both physical and mental health concerns.

Our call from you our fellow LGBTQIA+ people and well wishers

We are reaching out to you, kind-hearted individuals and organizations who recognize that love knows no boundaries. By contributing to our fundraising efforts, you can help alleviate the suffering of LGBTQIA+ individuals in East African Refugee Camp and restore hope to our lives. Your support, no matter how small, will have a meaningful impact on our vulnerable community. Together, we can effect positive change and foster an environment of acceptance, understanding, and equality.

How Your Donation Will Make a Difference:

1. Safety and Security: Your donations will enable us to establish safe spaces within the camp, where LGBTQIA+ individuals can find solace, support, and protection from violence and discrimination. We will work towards fostering an environment that values diversity and promotes acceptance.

2. Empowerment and Education: By investing in educational programs and vocational training, we can empower LGBTQIA+ individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to secure employment and become self-sufficient. This will enable us to break the cycle of poverty and dependency.

3. Access to Basic Necessities: Your generous contributions will help us provide essential resources such as food, clothing, clean water, cooking essentials, toiletries, and other daily necessities that are currently lacking in our lives. Together, we can ensure that no LGBTQIA+ person in East African Refugee Camp goes without these vital provisions.

4. Healthcare

With your support, we aim to provide accessible healthcare facilities to our fellow LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers who get left outside the line of receiving proper medical care due to the discrimination and persecution that extends up to the all refugee medical centers.

Conclusion:

As members of the LGBTQIA+ community, we are forced to endure unimaginable hardships and discrimination in East African Refugee Camp. Your support can make a difference by providing hope, dignity, and equality to LGBTQIA+ individuals who are suffering in silence. We seek for all your support , please share this information as you help us create a voice of awareness