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Ssebufu Jenifer's Story about her mob justice

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Ssebufu Jenifer is a 24 year old Ugandan Trans-woman who survived a community mob justice at her home place in fortportal She faced discrimination and stereotypes due to stigma for who she is. The incident happened on 25th, 08 2026 and we came in to help on 28th, 08 2026 just as we received the call-for-action.  We are calling upon each and every person who can offer help to Jenifer and donate anything he/she can to help Jenifer  #equalshinersinitiativeuganda #KuchuShinerUganda #homosexuality #gayorganisations

Youth empowerment programs at Equal Shiners Initiative Uganda

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Youth empowerment programs are pivotal initiatives designed to equip young individuals with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to influence their future positively and contribute to their communities. These programs often encompass a broad range of activities, including leadership training, mentorship, skill development workshops, and community service projects. By fostering a sense of agency, such programs aim to empower youths to take active roles in decision-making processes and to become catalysts for social change. Additionally, they often address challenges like unemployment, education access, and social inclusion, thereby helping to bridge gaps that can hinder personal and professional growth. Ultimately, youth empowerment programs strive to create a generation of informed, skilled, and proactive individuals poised to build a better future for themselves and society at large.

Second Vaccination at Kuchu Shiners Uganda and Pride For Youth Initiative with Men of the Men.

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Kuchu Shiners Uganda and Pride For Youth Initiative. with support from Men of the night (MONU) carried out its second vaccination and the people turned in big numbers from both sides  , hence following the presidental directives of vaccinating each person to reach the Goal of 4ms We want also to thank  (Monu) (PFYIN) for the support on this big milestone.

Get To know How Corona Virus Spreads.

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Know how it spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. Kuchu Shiners Uganda , UHAI EASHRI . We decided to make our fabric masks labelled with our logs and if you need mask just come to our office and get one

Gender Based Violence with IDI,CDC and PEPFAR Carried by Kuchu Shiners Uganda for two days training.

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Kuchu Shiners Uganda is championing efforts to reduce Gender Based Violence among Key Populations Through training's Over View Contd 57% of PWID, 44% OF FSWs, and 4% of MSM were arrested or beaten by police officers in the past six months. Violence reduces the chances for safe sex negotiation and condom use of services, therefore HIV prevalence among MARPs is high. Among FSWs in uganda, 83% were abused by their clients in the last six months. Out of these abused ,45% experienced physical abuse, 50%experienced forced sexual acts, 72%were never paid for their sexual acts. Among MSM in uganda, 47%reported violence because of their sexual orientation, National prevealence is estimatedat 60% among women and 52.7% among men of reproductive age*15to49*.

Community Dialogue on Human Rights Awareness on Carried out in Mubende District Club One.

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Transgenders in rural areas of Uganda like Mubenda and Mityana face many difficulties with their sexual orientation and gender identity, so kuchu shiners Uganda with his partner UHAI, carried out a community dialogue on human rights awareness to teach  and train them on how to defend themselves on some of the issues facing them in they day life about their gender identities.