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Hands That Build: Sustaining Livelihood and Empowerment for Trans Shelter Residents
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Uganda · Est. 2023
Caring for Every Young Life
ICASAF Uganda empowers transgender and gender-diverse adolescents through equitable healthcare access, human rights advocacy, and community-led support — because nothing for us happens without us.
8+
Active Programs
2023
Founded
Wakiso
Central Uganda
“Nothing for us without us.”ICASAF Uganda — Trans-Led, Community-Driven
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
To empower transgender and gender-diverse adolescents in Uganda by championing equitable access to comprehensive healthcare, defending fundamental human rights, and fostering a society where every individual thrives with dignity and bodily autonomy.
"A Uganda where transgender and gender-diverse adolescents enjoy full health rights, social inclusion, and the freedom to lead healthy, self-determined lives."
Registered with URSB · #80034631690427Healthcare Access
Connecting trans youth to safe, non-discriminatory SRHR and gender-affirming medical services across Uganda.
Legal Advocacy
Defending health rights and providing legal literacy to combat medical discrimination and systemic barriers.
Mental Wellness
Peer-led psychosocial support to manage minority stress, dysphoria, and build resilient community bonds.
Economic Resilience
Vocational skills training to build economic independence and reduce vulnerability in our communities.
What We Do
Programs & Services
Comprehensive, community-led programs designed to meet the real needs of trans and gender-diverse adolescents in Uganda.
Healthcare Services
Safe, affirming medical care including HIV/AIDS support, SRHR services, and gender-affirming care pathways.
Health Education
Community outreach and peer-education programs raising awareness on sexual health, rights, and self-care.
Human Rights Advocacy
Defending the fundamental rights of trans communities through policy engagement and legal documentation.
Community Outreach
Reaching marginalised trans individuals in rural areas to ensure no one is left without support or resources.
Research
Community-based research documenting lived experiences to produce evidence for policy and advocacy work.
Capacity Building
Training peer educators, paralegals, and health workers in trans-inclusive, rights-based approaches.
Children of Trans Persons
Caring for children of transgender individuals and other members of the LBTQ+ community — including those fleeing to asylum, incarcerated, or with deceased parents.
Safe Shelter
Provides emergency and transitional housing for transgender and gender-diverse individuals displaced by family rejection, eviction, or identity-based violence — offering a safe, dignified space to stabilise and rebuild.
Safe Shelter Initiative
Economic Empowerment at the Shelter
Beyond providing a safe roof, our shelter runs an economic empowerment programme that gives residents a practical skill and a source of income while they rebuild their lives.
Residents handcraft decorative flower pots using cement and repurposed fabric and old clothes — turning everyday materials into beautiful, sellable products. The income earned helps them meet their daily needs and builds the confidence and independence to eventually thrive outside the shelter.
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Sustainable
Made from recycled materials
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Income Generating
Residents earn from sales
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Skill Building
A craft they keep for life
Target Population
Who We Serve
Our programs meet the most marginalised members of Uganda's trans community where they are — with dignity and without judgement.
🏳️⚧️ Trans & Gender-Diverse Adolescents
Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals aged 18+, including sexually active trans youth navigating complex systems.
💔 Trans Sex Workers
Trans sex workers face compounded vulnerabilities — we provide non-judgmental healthcare, legal support, and harm reduction.
🎗️ People Living with HIV/AIDS
Integrated HIV prevention, treatment literacy, and psychosocial support within a trans-affirming care framework.
👨👩👧 Children of Trans Persons
Supporting children of trans-parents and other parents within the LBTQ+ community who have fled to asylum, are incarcerated, or have passed away.
🏥 Sensitised Health Workers
Training healthcare providers to deliver respectful, trans-inclusive services free from discrimination and stigma.
👨⚖️ Paralegals & Peer Educators
Building a network of trained paralegals and educators who carry rights-based knowledge into their own communities.
Strategic Direction
Our Four Strategic Pillars
A framework grounded in the lived realities of trans adolescents in Uganda, designed for long-term, sustainable impact.
01
Health Access
Safe, non-discriminatory SRHR and gender-affirming medical services for every trans youth.
02
Legal Advocacy
Defending health rights and building legal literacy to combat medical discrimination.
03
Mental Wellness
Peer-led psychosocial support to manage minority stress and identity dysphoria.
04
Resilience
Economic independence through vocational skills training to reduce vulnerability.
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Whether you're seeking support, looking to partner, or want to support our work — we're here for you.
Location
Nansana Municipality, Wakiso, Central Region, Uganda
Phone
+256 709 262 655
+256 775 560 589
casafoundationuganda@gmail.com
@ICASAFUganda
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