other lwu services
Emergency Response
LWU) provides emergency response services to LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda facing immediate threats to their safety and well-being. This includes emergency relocation for those at risk of harm or persecution, ensuring they are placed in safe environments where they can access support and protection. LWU also offers food and nutrition support to address immediate needs during crises, ensuring individuals have access to essential sustenance. Additionally, LWU provides emergency medical support, facilitating access to urgent healthcare services for LGBTQ+ individuals in critical situations. Through its emergency response initiatives, LWU strives to safeguard the lives and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda during times of crisis.
Practical Skills Training
Conducting workshops, seminars, and outreach programs to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ health issues, including sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and mental health.
Specialized Youth Services
Developing programs specifically designed to address the needs of LGBTQ+ youth, including mentorship, educational support, leadership development, and peer support networks.
Physical & Digital Security Training
Offering training programs to help LGBTQ+ individuals protect themselves physically and digitally, addressing safety concerns both in the physical world and online.
Organisation Dialogues for Stakeholders
Facilitating conversations and engagement between LGBTQ+ community members, government officials, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders to promote understanding, tolerance, and collaboration.
Mental Health Services
Providing counselling, support groups, and mental health resources tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including addressing stigma, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Support for Homeless Community Members
Providing housing assistance, temporary shelter, and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to discrimination or family rejection.
Support for Homeless Community Members
Providing housing assistance, temporary shelter, and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to discrimination or family rejection.
Health Awareness and Sexual Reproductive Health
Conducting workshops, seminars, and outreach programs to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ health issues, including sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and mental health.
Family Reconciliation and Psychosocial Support Services
Providing housing assistance, temporary shelter, and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to discrimination or family rejection.
Advocacy
Engaging in advocacy efforts to promote LGBTQ+ rights, challenge discriminatory laws and policies, and raise awareness about the issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda, both locally and internationally.