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We are writing to you as part of the LGBTQIA+ refugee community living inside Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan. We are reaching out to the global queer family and allies because one of our own is in critical danger, and we have no way to save her on our own. The person you see is our transgender sister who fled to this camp seeking safety, only to face a new fight for her survival.  

Living in Gorom Camp is an everyday battle, especially for transgender and queer refugees. On top of the harsh, crowded conditions, we face severe discrimination, daily homophobic attacks, and constant threats to our safety. Recent massive international aid cuts have made a terrible situation catastrophic. Food rations have dropped, and the camp’s tiny medical clinic already stripped of basic supplies cannot handle complex emergencies. As LGBTQIA refugees, we are blocked from working and have no source of income. We cannot rely on local systems or help ourselves financially, we are entirely dependent on humanitarian aid and outside donations to survive.  

Our sister fell severely ill with a dangerous combination of typhoid and malaria. Because of the aid shortages, the camp clinic lacked the medication and equipment to treat her. As her body began to fail, she had to be evacuated to a larger hospital outside the camp for emergency stabilization. While she is currently on an IV and vital monitors, we have a massive hospital bill that we have absolutely no way to pay.  

This Pride Month, we are calling on the global LGBTQIA+ community to stand with us in real solidarity. We urgently need to raise funds to clear her medical bill and secure her ongoing treatment. No amount is too small, and every single euro goes directly toward keeping our sister alive.
Beyond financial help, we are desperately asking for your advocacy. Please use your voice to speak up about the forgotten queer refugees in Gorom Camp. Share our stories, pressure international human rights organizations, and help us advocate for emergency relocation and resettlement to safer countries where we can live without fear of violence and starvation.  

How you can support us today:
 Donate: Help us clear this emergency hospital bill and obtain basic needs by contributing directly to our fundraiser. ⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv

 Advocate & Share: Post this to your networks, alert human rights groups, and amplify our call for safety.  
Thank you for standing with us when we have nowhere else to turn.

Hi everyone,
First, we want to share a moment of profound gratitude with this incredible community. Thanks to the overwhelming kindness and solidarity of people who saw our previous post, we managed to get this brave little boy to a clinic. His injury has received initial medical attention, and he is now on the fragile road to recovery. Seeing him begin to heal has given his mother and our entire LGBTQIA+ refugee community in the camp a glimmer of hope during an incredibly dark time. However, while his hand is being treated, the danger that caused its fracture has not gone away.

Our Next Step Now is Fighting for His Long-Term Safety
As we shared before, life for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan is a constant battle against severe hostility. The homophobic neighbors who attacked him still lives nearby, and the threat of further violence remains incredibly high. The reality is heartbreaking, right now, this innocent boy cannot step outside to play freely with his fellow children without facing the risk of being targeted, harassed, or physically harmed simply because of who his mother loves.

We cannot change the entire environment of the camp overnight, but we can change his world and guarantee his safety. We are launching a new appeal to build a secure shelter with a protective fence for this family. This will create a private, safe space where he can run around, play, and just be a child without fear of being attacked, let’s stand together this pride month and change his life to a better one.

How You Can Help.
We are asking for your continued solidarity to help us secure the materials and labor needed to construct this small sanctuary. Our goal is to completely transform his daily life from one of constant fear to one of safety.
 Donate here⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward purchasing basic building materials (like timber, iron sheets, and secure fencing wire) and paying local workers to construct the shelter quickly. Please share this update to create awareness of the reality LGBTQIA+ are facing in the camp.

Your support is urgently needed at this moment. Let’s show this family that love can build a wall against hatred. Thank you all so much for standing with us. Happy pride month.. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Image description.
Image one.The image shows the young boy sitting outdoors on a blue and yellow patterned mat laid over the dirt ground. He is wearing a red t-shirt and striped pants, looking directly at the camera. His left arm is now wrapped in a white medical cast and supported by a makeshift cloth sling around his neck, showing the initial treatment he received thanks to everyone's support. He is resting close to a family member who is wearing a vibrant, multicolored geometric fabric. In the background, a few pairs of sandals rest on the dirt, capturing a quiet moment of recovery amidst the basic living conditions of the camp.

Image two. Showing the situation before.
The image shows the young boy sitting in a plastic chair, visibly distressed with his eyes closed. He is wearing a blue sleeveless top and light-colored shorts. His left arm hangs awkwardly and limply at his side, showing the severe impact of the physical assault and the injury to his bone. He is surrounded LGBTQIA+ members standing, capturing the heartbreaking reality and immediate aftermath of the attack inside our camp community.

Hi everyone,
First, we want to share a moment of profound gratitude with this incredible community. Thanks to the overwhelming kindness and solidarity of people who saw our previous post, we managed to get this brave little boy to a clinic. His injury has received initial medical attention, and he is now on the fragile road to recovery. Seeing him begin to heal has given his mother and our entire LGBTQIA+ refugee community in the camp a glimmer of hope during an incredibly dark time. However, while his hand is being treated, the danger that caused its fracture has not gone away.

Our Next Step Now is Fighting for His Long-Term Safety
As we shared before, life for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan is a constant battle against severe hostility. The homophobic neighbors who attacked him still lives nearby, and the threat of further violence remains incredibly high. The reality is heartbreaking, right now, this innocent boy cannot step outside to play freely with his fellow children without facing the risk of being targeted, harassed, or physically harmed simply because of who his mother loves.

We cannot change the entire environment of the camp overnight, but we can change his world and guarantee his safety. We are launching a new appeal to build a secure shelter with a protective fence for this family. This will create a private, safe space where he can run around, play, and just be a child without fear of being attacked, let’s stand together this pride month and change his life to a better one.

How You Can Help.
We are asking for your continued solidarity to help us secure the materials and labor needed to construct this small sanctuary. Our goal is to completely transform his daily life from one of constant fear to one of safety.
 Donate here⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward purchasing basic building materials (like timber, iron sheets, and secure fencing wire) and paying local workers to construct the shelter quickly. Please share this update to create awareness of the reality LGBTQIA+ are facing in the camp.

Your support is urgently needed at this moment. Let’s show this family that love can build a wall against hatred. Thank you all so much for standing with us. Happy pride month.. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Hi everyone,
First, we want to share a moment of profound gratitude with this incredible community. Thanks to the overwhelming kindness and solidarity of people who saw our previous post, we managed to get this brave little boy to a clinic. His injury has received initial medical attention, and he is now on the fragile road to recovery. Seeing him begin to heal has given his mother and our entire LGBTQIA+ refugee community in the camp a glimmer of hope during an incredibly dark time. However, while his hand is being treated, the danger that caused its fracture has not gone away.

Our Next Step Now is Fighting for His Long-Term Safety
As we shared before, life for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan is a constant battle against severe hostility. The homophobic neighbors who attacked him still lives nearby, and the threat of further violence remains incredibly high. The reality is heartbreaking, right now, this innocent boy cannot step outside to play freely with his fellow children without facing the risk of being targeted, harassed, or physically harmed simply because of who his mother loves.

We cannot change the entire environment of the camp overnight, but we can change his world and guarantee his safety. We are launching a new appeal to build a secure shelter with a protective fence for this family. This will create a private, safe space where he can run around, play, and just be a child without fear of being attacked, let’s stand together this pride month and change his life to a better one.

How You Can Help.
We are asking for your continued solidarity to help us secure the materials and labor needed to construct this small sanctuary. Our goal is to completely transform his daily life from one of constant fear to one of safety.
 Donate here⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward purchasing basic building materials (like timber, iron sheets, and secure fencing wire) and paying local workers to construct the shelter quickly. Please share this update to create awareness of the reality LGBTQIA+ are facing in the camp.

Your support is urgently needed at this moment. Let’s show this family that love can build a wall against hatred. Thank you all so much for standing with us. Happy pride month.. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Hi everyone,
First, we want to share a moment of profound gratitude with this incredible community. Thanks to the overwhelming kindness and solidarity of people who saw our previous post, we managed to get this brave little boy to a clinic. His injury has received initial medical attention, and he is now on the fragile road to recovery. Seeing him begin to heal has given his mother and our entire LGBTQIA+ refugee community in the camp a glimmer of hope during an incredibly dark time. However, while his hand is being treated, the danger that caused its fracture has not gone away.

Our Next Step Now is Fighting for His Long-Term Safety
As we shared before, life for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan is a constant battle against severe hostility. The homophobic neighbors who attacked him still lives nearby, and the threat of further violence remains incredibly high. The reality is heartbreaking, right now, this innocent boy cannot step outside to play freely with his fellow children without facing the risk of being targeted, harassed, or physically harmed simply because of who his mother loves.

We cannot change the entire environment of the camp overnight, but we can change his world and guarantee his safety. We are launching a new appeal to build a secure shelter with a protective fence for this family. This will create a private, safe space where he can run around, play, and just be a child without fear of being attacked, let’s stand together this pride month and change his life to a better one.

How You Can Help.
We are asking for your continued solidarity to help us secure the materials and labor needed to construct this small sanctuary. Our goal is to completely transform his daily life from one of constant fear to one of safety.
 Donate here⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward purchasing basic building materials (like timber, iron sheets, and secure fencing wire) and paying local workers to construct the shelter quickly. Please share this update to create awareness of the reality LGBTQIA+ are facing in the camp.

Your support is urgently needed at this moment. Let’s show this family that love can build a wall against hatred. Thank you all so much for standing with us. Happy pride month.. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Hi comrades,
We are writing to you today with shattered hearts from Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan. Today was supposed to be a day where we quietly held onto the spirit of Pride Month a time to remember our resilience and humanity. Instead, it has become a day of tragedy for our community.

Earlier today, the young son of one of our community members, a lesbian mother, was brutally attacked by a homophobic neighbor. The neighbor has frequently targeted her, screaming that children of lesbians are "satanic" and banning them from playing with other kids. Today, that hatred turned into physical violence. The neighbor attacked the boy, leaving him with a broken bone.

The Reality in Gorom Camp
For LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan, and specifically here in Gorom camp, daily life is a battle for survival. South Sudan criminalizes same-sex acts, which means we have zero legal protection. Inside the camp, the stigma is suffocating. We face constant harassment, threats, and physical insecurity. We are forced to live in the shadows, and when violence like this happens, turning to local authorities for protection is rarely a safe option.

Right now, this innocent boy is in severe pain, and his mother is devastated. The immediate priority is getting his bone properly reset and treated, but as refugees, we have no money for emergency medical bills. The cost of hospital treatment, x-rays, and medication is entirely beyond what we can afford.

How You Can Help This Pride Month
Pride started as a riot for survival, and right now, survival is exactly what we are fighting for. We are urgently appealing to the LGBTQIA+ community for mutual aid to cover this child's emergency medical expenses.

Donate on the link below🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Any amount, no matter how small, goes directly to his medical bills so we can get his bone treated successfully. If you cannot donate, please share this post to raise more awareness about the situation for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan.

Please help us show this little boy and his mother that they are not defined by the hatred of their neighbors, and that there is a global community that cares about their lives.
Thank you for standing with us today.

Hi comrades,
We are writing to you today with shattered hearts from Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan. Today was supposed to be a day where we quietly held onto the spirit of Pride Month a time to remember our resilience and humanity. Instead, it has become a day of tragedy for our community.

Earlier today, the young son of one of our community members, a lesbian mother, was brutally attacked by a homophobic neighbor. The neighbor has frequently targeted her, screaming that children of lesbians are "satanic" and banning them from playing with other kids. Today, that hatred turned into physical violence. The neighbor attacked the boy, leaving him with a broken bone.

The Reality in Gorom Camp
For LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan, and specifically here in Gorom camp, daily life is a battle for survival. South Sudan criminalizes same-sex acts, which means we have zero legal protection. Inside the camp, the stigma is suffocating. We face constant harassment, threats, and physical insecurity. We are forced to live in the shadows, and when violence like this happens, turning to local authorities for protection is rarely a safe option.

Right now, this innocent boy is in severe pain, and his mother is devastated. The immediate priority is getting his bone properly reset and treated, but as refugees, we have no money for emergency medical bills. The cost of hospital treatment, x-rays, and medication is entirely beyond what we can afford.

How You Can Help This Pride Month
Pride started as a riot for survival, and right now, survival is exactly what we are fighting for. We are urgently appealing to the LGBTQIA+ community for mutual aid to cover this child's emergency medical expenses.

Donate on the link below🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Any amount, no matter how small, goes directly to his medical bills so we can get his bone treated successfully. If you cannot donate, please share this post to raise more awareness about the situation for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan.
Please help us show this little boy and his mother that they are not defined by the hatred of their neighbors, and that there is a global community that cares about their lives.
Thank you for standing with us today.

Image description.
The images shows the young boy sitting in a plastic chair, visibly distressed with his eyes closed. He is wearing a blue sleeveless top and light-colored shorts. His left arm hangs awkwardly and limply at his side, showing the severe impact of the physical assault and the injury to his bone. He is surrounded LGBTQIA+ members standing, capturing the heartbreaking reality and immediate aftermath of the attack inside our camp community.

Hi comrades,
We are writing to you today with shattered hearts from Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan. Today was supposed to be a day where we quietly held onto the spirit of Pride Month a time to remember our resilience and humanity. Instead, it has become a day of tragedy for our community.

Earlier today, the young son of one of our community members, a lesbian mother, was brutally attacked by a homophobic neighbor. The neighbor has frequently targeted her, screaming that children of lesbians are "satanic" and banning them from playing with other kids. Today, that hatred turned into physical violence. The neighbor attacked the boy, leaving him with a broken bone.

The Reality in Gorom Camp
For LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan, and specifically here in Gorom camp, daily life is a battle for survival. South Sudan criminalizes same-sex acts, which means we have zero legal protection. Inside the camp, the stigma is suffocating. We face constant harassment, threats, and physical insecurity. We are forced to live in the shadows, and when violence like this happens, turning to local authorities for protection is rarely a safe option.

Right now, this innocent boy is in severe pain, and his mother is devastated. The immediate priority is getting his bone properly reset and treated, but as refugees, we have no money for emergency medical bills. The cost of hospital treatment, x-rays, and medication is entirely beyond what we can afford.

How You Can Help This Pride Month
Pride started as a riot for survival, and right now, survival is exactly what we are fighting for. We are urgently appealing to the LGBTQIA+ community for mutual aid to cover this child's emergency medical expenses.

Donate on the link below🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Any amount, no matter how small, goes directly to his medical bills so we can get his bone treated successfully. If you cannot donate, please share this post to raise more awareness about the situation for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan.

Please help us show this little boy and his mother that they are not defined by the hatred of their neighbors, and that there is a global community that cares about their lives.
Thank you for standing with us today.

Hi comrades,
We are writing to you today with shattered hearts from Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan. Today was supposed to be a day where we quietly held onto the spirit of Pride Month a time to remember our resilience and humanity. Instead, it has become a day of tragedy for our community.

Earlier today, the young son of one of our community members, a lesbian mother, was brutally attacked by a homophobic neighbor. The neighbor has frequently targeted her, screaming that children of lesbians are "satanic" and banning them from playing with other kids. Today, that hatred turned into physical violence. The neighbor attacked the boy, leaving him with a broken bone.
The Reality in Gorom Camp
For LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan, and specifically here in Gorom camp, daily life is a battle for survival. South Sudan criminalizes same-sex acts, which means we have zero legal protection. Inside the camp, the stigma is suffocating. We face constant harassment, threats, and physical insecurity. We are forced to live in the shadows, and when violence like this happens, turning to local authorities for protection is rarely a safe option.

Right now, this innocent boy is in severe pain, and his mother is devastated. The immediate priority is getting his bone properly reset and treated, but as refugees, we have no money for emergency medical bills. The cost of hospital treatment, x-rays, and medication is entirely beyond what we can afford.

How You Can Help This Pride Month
Pride started as a riot for survival, and right now, survival is exactly what we are fighting for. We are urgently appealing to the LGBTQIA+ community for mutual aid to cover this child's emergency medical expenses.

Donate on the link below🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️❤️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Any amount, no matter how small, goes directly to his medical bills so we can get his bone treated successfully. If you cannot donate, please share this post to raise more awareness about the situation for LGBTQIA+ refugees in South Sudan.

Please help us show this little boy and his mother that they are not defined by the hatred of their neighbors, and that there is a global community that cares about their lives.
Thank you for standing with us today.

Hello everyone,
We are writing to you as a small group of LGBTQIA+ refugees currently surviving in the Gorom Refugee Camp, located just outside of Juba, South Sudan. We fled our home countries including Uganda and Sudan because who we are and who we love made our lives a constant target for violence. We came here searching for safety, but the reality we face every day is incredibly harsh.

Right now, we have an emergency. One of our community members is in a private clinic outside the camp, battling severe acute malaria and typhoid. The basic camp clinics are completely overwhelmed and under-equipped, and as queer individuals, we often face intense discrimination and denial of proper care when we try to access them. We had no choice but to get them external medical help to save their life.

The immediate danger has passed, but we are now stuck with an urgent medical bill that we cannot pay, and they cannot be properly discharged or receive their follow-up medication until it is cleared. We have absolutely no income.

What it’s like for us in Gorom Camp
Living here as an LGBTQIA+ person is a daily struggle for survival.

 Extreme Overcrowding: The camp was built for a fraction of its current population. We are crammed into tight spaces with barely enough food or clean water.
 Severe Homophobia: We face constant hostility, bullying, and threats of violence from both the host community and other refugees in the camp. We spend most of our days hiding indoors just to stay safe.  

 Lack of Healthcare & Protection: When we are sick, we cannot easily get medicine. When we are threatened, the local security structures rarely protect us.
How you can help us this Pride Month
This June, while the world celebrates Pride and the freedom to be oneself, we are celebrating just making it through another day alive. We are calling on our global community to stand with us in real, tangible solidarity.

1. Donate to our fundraiser: Every euro counts. Clearing this medical bill will literally save our friend's life and ensure they get the rest of their treatment, we will also be able to access other basic needs like food, water, sanitary pads, shelter and cater for any emergencies.
   https://4fund.com/sd9trv

2. Advocate for us: We need you to raise your voices. LGBTQIA+ refugees in East African camps are completely forgotten. Please share our story, tweet about the conditions of queer refugees in South Sudan, and pressure international human rights organizations to offer us direct relocation or protection. We are human beings who deserve to live without fear of disease and violence.

Please don’t look past us. Anything you can give, or any way you can amplify our voice, means everything to us.
Thank you, and Happy Pride from Gorom.

Image description.

Image 1 This photo shows our friend and fellow LGBTQIA+ refugee admitted to the external clinic, visibly weak and struggling with severe acute malaria and typhoid. They are lying on a small clinic bed with a floral sheet, shirtless due to the intense fever and heat. An IV stand is set up next to the bed, delivering a yellow-colored intravenous fluid treatment into their arm to help save their life.

Image 2 This photo captures the reality of the medical care our friend is receiving. They are sitting up slightly on the clinic bed, looking exhausted and in pain, while a medical professional in a black shirt leans over them to adjust the IV line and bandage wrapped around their forearm. Multiple IV fluid bags hang above the bed, showing the ongoing and intensive treatment required to stabilize their condition.

Image 3 This is a graphic for our direct fundraiser. It reads, "Scan QR code and throw a penny :)" with a scannable QR code in the center featuring a pink piggy bank logo. Below the code, it provides our direct donation link: 4fund.com/sd9trv. Any contribution through this link goes straight toward clearing the urgent medical bill so our friend can be discharged safely plus our survival.

Hello everyone,
We are writing to you as a small group of LGBTQIA+ refugees currently surviving in the Gorom Refugee Camp, located just outside of Juba, South Sudan. We fled our home countries including Uganda and Sudan because who we are and who we love made our lives a constant target for violence. We came here searching for safety, but the reality we face every day is incredibly harsh.

Right now, we have an emergency. One of our community members is in a private clinic outside the camp, battling severe acute malaria and typhoid. The basic camp clinics are completely overwhelmed and under-equipped, and as queer individuals, we often face intense discrimination and denial of proper care when we try to access them. We had no choice but to get them external medical help to save their life.

The immediate danger has passed, but we are now stuck with an urgent medical bill that we cannot pay, and they cannot be properly discharged or receive their follow-up medication until it is cleared. We have absolutely no income.

What it’s like for us in Gorom Camp
Living here as an LGBTQIA+ person is a daily struggle for survival.
 Extreme Overcrowding: The camp was built for a fraction of its current population. We are crammed into tight spaces with barely enough food or clean water.
 Severe Homophobia: We face constant hostility, bullying, and threats of violence from both the host community and other refugees in the camp. We spend most of our days hiding indoors just to stay safe.  

 Lack of Healthcare & Protection: When we are sick, we cannot easily get medicine. When we are threatened, the local security structures rarely protect us.
How you can help us this Pride Month
This June, while the world celebrates Pride and the freedom to be oneself, we are celebrating just making it through another day alive. We are calling on our global community to stand with us in real, tangible solidarity.

1. Donate to our fundraiser: Every euro counts. Clearing this medical bill will literally save our friend's life and ensure they get the rest of their treatment, we will also be able to access other basic needs like food, water, sanitary pads, shelter and cater for any emergencies.
   https://4fund.com/sd9trv

2. Advocate for us: We need you to raise your voices. LGBTQIA+ refugees in East African camps are completely forgotten. Please share our story, tweet about the conditions of queer refugees in South Sudan, and pressure international human rights organizations to offer us direct relocation or protection. We are human beings who deserve to live without fear of disease and violence.

Please don’t look past us. Anything you can give, or any way you can amplify our voice, means everything to us.
Thank you, and Happy Pride from Gorom.

Hello everyone,
We are writing to you as a small group of LGBTQIA+ refugees currently surviving in the Gorom Refugee Camp, located just outside of Juba, South Sudan. We fled our home countries including Uganda and Sudan because who we are and who we love made our lives a constant target for violence. We came here searching for safety, but the reality we face every day is incredibly harsh.

Right now, we have an emergency. One of our community members is in a private clinic outside the camp, battling severe acute malaria and typhoid. The basic camp clinics are completely overwhelmed and under-equipped, and as queer individuals, we often face intense discrimination and denial of proper care when we try to access them. We had no choice but to get them external medical help to save their life.

The immediate danger has passed, but we are now stuck with an urgent medical bill that we cannot pay, and they cannot be properly discharged or receive their follow-up medication until it is cleared. We have absolutely no income.

What it’s like for us in Gorom Camp
Living here as an LGBTQIA+ person is a daily struggle for survival.

 Extreme Overcrowding: The camp was built for a fraction of its current population. We are crammed into tight spaces with barely enough food or clean water.
 Severe Homophobia: We face constant hostility, bullying, and threats of violence from both the host community and other refugees in the camp. We spend most of our days hiding indoors just to stay safe.  

 Lack of Healthcare & Protection: When we are sick, we cannot easily get medicine. When we are threatened, the local security structures rarely protect us.

How you can help us this Pride Month
This June, while the world celebrates Pride and the freedom to be oneself, we are celebrating just making it through another day alive. We are calling on our global community to stand with us in real, tangible solidarity.

1. Donate to our fundraiser: Every euro counts. Clearing this medical bill will literally save our friend's life and ensure they get the rest of their treatment, we will also be able to access other basic needs like food, water, sanitary pads, shelter and cater for any emergencies.
   https://4fund.com/sd9trv

2. Advocate for us: We need you to raise your voices. LGBTQIA+ refugees in East African camps are completely forgotten. Please share our story, tweet about the conditions of queer refugees in South Sudan, and pressure international human rights organizations to offer us direct relocation or protection. We are human beings who deserve to live without fear of disease and violence.

Please don’t look past us. Anything you can give, or any way you can amplify our voice, means everything to us.
Thank you, and Happy Pride from Gorom.

Hello everyone,
We are writing to you as a small group of LGBTQIA+ refugees currently surviving in the Gorom Refugee Camp, located just outside of Juba, South Sudan. We fled our home countries including Uganda and Sudan because who we are and who we love made our lives a constant target for violence. We came here searching for safety, but the reality we face every day is incredibly harsh.

Right now, we have an emergency. One of our community members is in a private clinic outside the camp, battling severe acute malaria and typhoid. The basic camp clinics are completely overwhelmed and under-equipped, and as queer individuals, we often face intense discrimination and denial of proper care when we try to access them. We had no choice but to get them external medical help to save their life.

The immediate danger has passed, but we are now stuck with an urgent medical bill that we cannot pay, and they cannot be properly discharged or receive their follow-up medication until it is cleared. We have absolutely no income.

What it’s like for us in Gorom Camp
Living here as an LGBTQIA+ person is a daily struggle for survival.

 Extreme Overcrowding: The camp was built for a fraction of its current population. We are crammed into tight spaces with barely enough food or clean water.
 Severe Homophobia: We face constant hostility, bullying, and threats of violence from both the host community and other refugees in the camp. We spend most of our days hiding indoors just to stay safe.  

 Lack of Healthcare & Protection: When we are sick, we cannot easily get medicine. When we are threatened, the local security structures rarely protect us.

How you can help us this Pride Month
This June, while the world celebrates Pride and the freedom to be oneself, we are celebrating just making it through another day alive. We are calling on our global community to stand with us in real, tangible solidarity.

1. Donate to our fundraiser: Every euro counts. Clearing this medical bill will literally save our friend's life and ensure they get the rest of their treatment, we will also be able to access other basic needs like food, water, sanitary pads, shelter and cater for any emergencies.
   https://4fund.com/sd9trv

2. Advocate for us: We need you to raise your voices. LGBTQIA+ refugees in East African camps are completely forgotten. Please share our story, tweet about the conditions of queer refugees in South Sudan, and pressure international human rights organizations to offer us direct relocation or protection. We are human beings who deserve to live without fear of disease and violence.

Please don’t look past us. Anything you can give, or any way you can amplify our voice, means everything to us.
Thank you, and Happy Pride from Gorom.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.

Image description.
Image one, A gay man refugee digging a grave while covering him self with a rainbow flag as a sign of solidarity after one us died due to poor conditions in the camp, it was a day of grief for the LGBTIA+

Image two.
The picture is showing a group of LGBTIA+ refugees sleeping on the ground in open space in the camp.
Please stand with us during this pride month.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.

While the world celebrates Pride with parades and color, a community of queer and trans refugees is fighting just to stay alive in the Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan.
Many of us fled extreme violence and harsh anti-homosexuality laws in Uganda and Kenya, hoping a UNHCR supported camp would be a safe haven. Instead, we found a new battleground. News reporters and human rights groups have documented what we face every single day: targeted stoning, physical attacks, death threats, and being denied basic medical care just for who we are. 

Because the camp is overcrowded and international aid has been cut, we are struggling for the barest necessities. Many of us are forced out of safe shelters, and getting even one full meal a day is a struggle.
We refuse to be invisible. Throughout this Pride Month, I will be moving around the camp, taking pictures of our community, our daily lives, and the realities we face. I will be posting them right here to show you our faces, our struggles, and our resilience. We want the world to see that we are here, we are human, and we deserve safety.

How You Can Help Us This Month:
We want to claim one day this month to feel human. Our goal is to gather together as LGBTQIA+ refugees, step away from the fear for just a moment, and celebrate Pride with a shared community meal. For people who often have to hide or skip meals, eating together in safety is an act of defiance and joy.
To do this and to survive the rest of the year we need your support in every way possible.

Donate here.⬇️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
Funds will go directly toward buying food for our Pride community meal, securing emergency medical care, and providing safe shelter and basic supplies for queer refugees who have been targeted or evicted.
Share: If you cannot donate, please share our posts and the photos I will be uploading all month long. Bring attention to Gorom camp.

Pride started as a riot for survival. Please stand in solidarity with those of us who are still fighting that exact same fight today.