<div><strong>Support this campaign to bring four LGBTQ+ youth under serious threat in Uganda to relocate to DR Congo and rebuild their lives. </strong>
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<div>This Fundraiser is supported by the Chakula programme at The Africa Centre.
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<div>For the past two years,<strong> Action Pour Le Developpment Durable</strong> (ADD) have been helping adolescents and youth from sexual minority groups in Eastern African region. They provide capacity building and livelihood schemes and at the same time they guide them in entrepreneurial initiatives. They sent 4 of their beneficiaries to neighbouring Uganda so that they could learn English and take some vocational training courses which fitted their future ambitions.
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<div>Since the passing of <strong>Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act in 2023,</strong> their four friends face a series of stigma and discrimination, including threats from their landlord and the neighbours. They were forced to leave the house they rented and are now living discreetly like fugitives. The rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws and sentiment in Uganda has had an impact on neighbouring countries and the work ADD does in the region.
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<div>With the proceeds of this fundraiser, ADD aims to relocate the four LGBTQ+ youth under serious threat in Uganda to DR Congo so they can rebuild their lives.
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<div>The target is<strong> £6,561 </strong>(more detailed breakdown below)
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<li>Transport and Relocation costs - <strong>£1,003 </strong>
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<li>Travel documents for the 4 beneficiaries - <strong>£148 </strong>
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<li>Transport from Kampala to DR Congo border - <strong>£74 </strong>
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<li>Transport from DR Congo border to Bunia Town - <strong>£74 </strong>
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<li>Renting 2 bedrooms for 6 months - <strong>£530 </strong>
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<li>Furniture &amp; basic home necessities - <strong>£177 </strong>
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<li>Clothing, hygiene and other necessities for the 4 beneficiaries for 6 months -<strong> £790 </strong>
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<li>Tuition fee per month for the 4 beneficiaries for 6 months - <strong>£4008</strong> (Tuition per month is £167. Per beneficiary for 6 months is £1,002 )
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<li>Cost of learning equipment for the 4 beneficiaries - <strong>£760 </strong>
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<div><strong>ABOUT ADD</strong>
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<div>ADD stands for <strong>*Action pour le Développement Durable*</strong> or ‘Action for Sustainable Development’. We are a local Non-Governmental Organisation based in Ituri province in Eastern region of the<strong> Democratic Republic of Congo</strong>. Our organisation helps the marginalised and most vulnerable adolescents and youth. Through ADD, we implement small schemes to improve their livelihood and promote economic self-reliance. We also take a<strong> lead role in challenging discriminatory culture and social norms that discriminate against the LGBTQ+ youth.</strong> We put the youth at the centre of all our actions and interventions. With your help, we can support our 4 beneficiaries in Uganda to access safety and opportunity in DR Congo. For more information visit
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<div><strong>About Chakula</strong>
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<div>The Chakula programme is a monthly series of events, workshops and dialogues geared towards supporting and empowering Black and African LGBTQ+ communities at The Africa Centre. For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.africacentre.org.uk/the-chakula-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">webpage</a> or follow @thechakulaprogramme on all channels.
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<div><strong>About The Africa Centre</strong>
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<div>The Africa Centre is a London-based charity dedicated to championing contemporary Africa through education, arts, entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture. Established in 1964, we exist to promote positive conversations about Africa. Our mission is to educate, connect, and advocate for Africa and its diaspora.
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<div>For more information, visit our <a href="https://www.africacentre.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a> or follow @theafricacentre on all platforms.
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