Trans Advocacy Organisation Africa (TAOA) is a community-based organization in Kenya dedicated to supporting transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming (ITGNC) refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons. TAOA is a Trans-led organisation that was founded in 2022 as a support group, TAOA provides holistic support services to address unique challenges faced by ITGNC individuals, including those at risk of violence, discrimination, and social exclusion.

TAOA is committed to providing safe spaces and empowering ITGNC refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons through advocacy, legal assistance, shelter, emergency support, and capacity-building programs. Your support helps us provide essential services to those in need.

TAOA works to:

To provide a safe space and empower ITGNC refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced persons through advocacy, legal assistance, shelter, emergency support, and capacity-building programs. We foster an environment of acceptance, protection, and hope, enabling individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity, sustainability, and resilience.

A society where ITGNC individuals live free from stigma, discrimination, and violence, with full access to legal rights, comprehensive healthcare, and social inclusion.

1. Safe Housing and Shelter Support

We provide emergency and transitional shelter for ITGNC individuals at risk of homelessness or violence. We maintain safe spaces where individuals can access comprehensive support services to rebuild their lives.

2. Emergency Support Services

We deliver urgent medical care, food, clothing, and other essentials to ITGNC refugees and asylum seekers. We respond promptly to crises affecting ITGNC individuals, ensuring immediate relief and ongoing support.

3. Comprehensive Healthcare Access

We partner with local health authorities to ensure access to culturally sensitive and inclusive healthcare services. We conduct outreach programs providing health education and sexual and reproductive health services tailored to ITGNC individuals.

4. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

We provide counseling, therapy, and peer support groups to address the emotional and mental health needs of ITGNC individuals. We train mental health professionals to understand and affirm the unique challenges of the ITGNC community.

5. Leadership Development and Community Capacity Building

We conduct leadership and advocacy training for ITGNC individuals to foster community mobilization and resilience. We offer vocational training and workshops to empower individuals to become self-reliant and active contributors to their communities.

6. Stigma Reduction and Sensitization

We conduct workshops for healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community leaders to foster inclusivity and cultural competency. We lead community campaigns to combat stigma and promote understanding of ITGNC challenges.

1. Safe Housing

Securing and supporting housing for ITGNC individuals, providing a refuge from violence, discrimination, and homelessness.

2. Emergency Aid

Provision of referrals. GBV and IPV referrals.

3. Health Services

Access to culturally sensitive healthcare, including SRHR services, harm reduction programs, and health education initiatives.

4. Mental Health Support

Counseling, therapy, and peer-led support groups to promote resilience and emotional well-being.

5. Leadership and Capacity Building

Training programs in leadership, advocacy, and vocational skills to empower ITGNC staff, individuals and allies.

6. Stigma Reduction Initiatives

Community education campaigns and sensitization workshops aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination.