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This guide helps donors and partners assess the impact and effectiveness of LGBTQ youth homelessness programs, based on SOCFH’s best practices. To support impactful solutions, evaluate programs for their adherence to the following components and outcomes.
Study surveyed several LGBTQ+ inclusive shelters across Kenya, gathering data on inclusivity policies, services provided, challenges faced, and best practices. Common challenges included financial constraints, safety concerns, legal barriers, and stigma. Best practices implemented by some shelters included trauma-informed care approaches, community partnerships, and designated safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Welcome to the Inclusion Toolkit by Spectrum of Care for Homelessness, a network dedicated to LGBTQ-inclusive shelters in Kenya. Creating an environment where everyone feels welcome is paramount, but it can be challenging given the diverse needs of individuals. This toolkit serves as a comprehensive guide to help you establish a more inclusive and affirming space for young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ), equipped with policies and tools to support your efforts.
We connect a network of shelters and organizations committed to LGBTQ inclusivity, fostering collaboration and solidarity in addressing homelessness, gender-based violence, and other critical challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals across Kenya.
Our regular meetings, workshops, and webinars provide a platform for members to exchange insights, experiences, and best practices, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of support services for LGBTQ individuals.
We offer access to training programs and resources aimed at developing skills and capabilities within member organizations, equipping staff with the tools to meet the unique needs of the LGBTQ community more effectively.
By uniting member organizations, we jointly advocate for LGBTQ-inclusive policies and legislation at local, regional, and national levels, working towards a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
HELP US PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS WITHIN THE LGBTQ YOUTHS AND COMMUNITY.
