Refugee-led organization · Uganda
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REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATION · SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ REFUGEES

Safety is a beginning.Hope is a practice.

Harbor of Hope supports LGBTQ+ refugees in Uganda to move through crisis with dignity, connection, and real possibility.

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Care. Protect. Empower.
Together, We Bring Hope.
Refugee-led organizationLeadership informed by lived experienceUganda-focusedSupporting LGBTQ+ refugees in UgandaProtection-centeredSafety, dignity, and confidentiality
WHO WE ARE

A refugee-led organization focused on dignity and protection.

Harbor of Hope Refugee Support Initiative is a refugee-led organization working alongside LGBTQ+ refugees in Uganda who face discrimination, violence, homelessness, and barriers to essential services.

We identify needs, connect people with appropriate services, and seek resources and partnerships for practical assistance. Feedback from the people we support informs our work.

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OUR WORK

Protection, care, and opportunity.

Eight areas of work support our mission.

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PROTECT

Protection and shelter

Safe shelter coordination, emergency protection, and referrals for people facing heightened risks.

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CARE

Health and well-being

Connections to appropriate healthcare, psychosocial support, and essential services.

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EMPOWER

Livelihoods and skills

Digital skills, vocational learning, and livelihood opportunities that strengthen independence.

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Support and referrals are subject to available resources and capacity.

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Our focus: Uganda. Our commitment: dignity.Image supplied by Harbor of Hope
WHY IT MATTERS

Displacement does not end the need for protection.

After displacement, many LGBTQ+ refugees continue to face rejection, violence, isolation, and barriers to healthcare and basic needs. A safer place to live is only one part of rebuilding a life.

Our intended impact is to strengthen protection, increase access to services, expand livelihood opportunities, and help people build more independent lives.

  • Stronger support networks and less isolation
  • Greater awareness of rights and available services
  • More pathways to resilience and independence
How our organization works

These are outcomes we work toward, not claims of measured results.

OUR MISSION

To protect, support, and empower LGBTQ+ refugees through community-based protection, access to essential services, human rights awareness, psychosocial support, livelihood opportunities, and strategic partnerships.

OUR VISION

A safe, inclusive, and dignified society where LGBTQ+ refugees can live without fear, access essential services, exercise their rights, strengthen their resilience, and pursue a future with hope.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Safety, participation, and accountability.

Protection before publicity

We do not publish private shelter locations or sensitive case details. Photos are shared only with consent and a safety review.

Listening to the people we support

Participation and feedback help our organization understand needs and develop appropriate support.

Responsible use of resources

We aim to manage resources responsibly, communicate honestly, and strengthen our organizational capacity.

Governance and accountability
WITH APPRECIATION

Our partners & donors

We thank the organizations that partner with and support Harbor of Hope.

  • HRAPF

    Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum

  • UCAA-UG

    Universal Coalition of Affirming Africans Uganda

  • Rainbow Railroad

  • The International Pride Centre

PARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT

Work with Harbor of Hope.

Resources, expertise, and responsible partnerships help our refugee-led organization strengthen protection and opportunities for LGBTQ+ refugees.

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