Objective: Empowering LGBTQ+ organizations and individuals through training, resources, and leadership development.
A resilient LGBTQ+ movement in Kenya requires strong community networks and capable leadership. galck+ is committed to strengthening grassroots organizations and equipping community leaders with the skills needed to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Key Activities and Achievements:
- Organizational Development Training: Provided capacity-building workshops for LGBTQ+ organizations on governance, fundraising, and program management.
- Economic Empowerment Initiatives: Launched skills development programs and micro-grants to support LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and individuals facing economic hardship due to discrimination.
- Youth Leadership Programs: Created mentorship opportunities for young LGBTQ+ leaders to engage in activism and advocacy.
- Crisis Response Support: Assisted LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness, unemployment, or family rejection through emergency relief programs.
Future plans include expanding job training programs, increasing access to funding for LGBTQ+ initiatives, and strengthening mentorship networks for emerging leaders.