{"id":5414,"date":"2024-12-20T18:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T16:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/?p=5414"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:27:18","slug":"20-december-2024-founding-of-haven-of-pride-africa-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/20-december-2024-founding-of-haven-of-pride-africa-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"20 December 2024 \u2014 Founding of Haven of Pride Africa, South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20 December 2024 \u2014 Founding of Haven of Pride Africa, South Africa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded on 20 December 2024 by Frank Fabian Kagimu, Noah Venter and Rethabile Lebakeng, Haven of Pride Africa came about as a response to the growing crisis faced by LGBTQI+ displaced persons, particularly trans asylum seekers and refugees from Uganda and the broader East African region who flee their home countries due to persecution, seeking safety in South Africa, only to face new challenges in their pursuit of protection, dignity, and self-reliance. Recognising this urgent need, Haven of Pride was established to provide critical support, advocacy, and empowerment for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Haven-of-Pride.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5415\" style=\"width:1172px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Haven-of-Pride.jpg 870w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Haven-of-Pride-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Haven-of-Pride-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Haven-of-Pride-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A world where transgender refugees and queer displaced persons live freely and safely, with access to essential resources, acceptance and equality supported by a trusted community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To provide safety, dignity, and empowerment for displaced transgender individuals by fostering inclusive support for their health and rights amidst persecution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_2-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Founder of Haven of Pride: Frank Fabian Kagimu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide safe shelter and support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote well-being and self-sufficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:havenofpride@gmail.com\">havenofpride@gmail.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61568958354598\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Haven-of-Pride_1-113x150.jpg 113w, 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