Many people believe that laws criminalizing same-sex relationships in Tanzania reflect African culture or long-standing tradition. History tells a very different story.

I know that many of you are currently enjoying the warmth of the festive season, taking a well-deserved break to be with your families and loved ones. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and community.

They tell us we are a "Western invention." They tell us that being LGBTQ+ is "un-African" and that the harsh laws we face are a shield protecting Tanzanian culture.

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For years, LGBT Voice Tanzania has worked closely with LGBTQ+ individuals across the country. Across regions, identities, and lived realities, one truth has become impossible to ignore: there is no LGBTQ+ person untouched by mental or psychological distress.

This microproject will establish a dedicated Emergency Shelter for LGBT Voice Tanzania. This small, focused effort will directly change the lives of individuals in crisis. It will enable us to create a rapid-response system and a network of safe space. The impact is immediate: providing a secure place to sleep, food, and medical care when it's needed most. This focused initiative will allow us to address a critical, immediate need, which will in turn build a foundation for larger, long-term

In Tanzania, one of the most persistent and damaging myths about homosexuality is the belief that it is a choice—a behavior learned, adopted, or imported from outside Africa. This misconception is far...

Advancing LGBT+ Human Rights For TanzaniansJoin us in championing equal rights for the LGBT+ community in Tanzania. Your generous donation fuels our mission, empowering us to break down barriers and c...

Equality Is Non-Negotiable — A Call for Action in Tanzania Today, the world commemorates International Human Rights Day, a global moment to reaffirm the dignity and equal rights of every person. For L...

Would you sit at a table and calmly debate whether you deserve freedom, dignity, or the right to love? Would you agree to compromise on whether your very existence is legitimate? For LGBTQ+ people in ...

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This microproject will establish a dedicated Emergency Shelter for LGBT Voice Tanzania. This small, focused effort will directly change the lives of individuals in crisis. It will enable us to create ...

This microproject will establish a dedicated Emergency Shelter for LGBT Voice Tanzania. This small, focused effort will directly change the lives of individuals in crisis. It will enable us to create ...

This microproject will establish a dedicated Emergency Shelter for LGBT Voice Tanzania. This small, focused effort will directly change the lives of individuals in crisis. It will enable us to create ...

This microproject will establish a dedicated Emergency Shelter for LGBT Voice Tanzania. This small, focused effort will directly change the lives of individuals in crisis. It will enable us to create a rapid-response system and a network of safe space. The impact is immediate: providing a secure place to sleep, food, and medical care when it's needed most. This focused initiative will allow us to address a critical, immediate need, which will in turn build a foundation for larger, long-term