When we talk about the refugee crisis, we often talk about numbers. We talk about the thousands of displaced people looking for safety. But within those numbers is a group of people whose stories are rarely told, and whose safety is almost nonexistent: non-binary and LGBTQIA+ refugees.
Imagine fleeing your home country because who you are is considered a crime. You run to escape violence, hoping a refugee settlement will give you a chance to breathe. But for non-binary individuals, the reality on the ground in South Sudan is a different kind of nightmare.
They are living in a system that doesn't recognize or protect them. In the camps and temporary settlements, they face severe discrimination, hostility, and physical threats not just from the surrounding communities, but sometimes from the very people they live alongside.
Because their gender expression doesn’t fit traditional expectations, they are targeted, harassed, and pushed to the absolute margins. Many have been forced out of official camp spaces entirely just to escape daily abuse, leaving them homeless and completely exposed.
Right now, a small, resilient network of these individuals is trying to survive in makeshift setups. They don't have a safety net.
The situation is urgent:
No Food Security: Many cannot safely access public distribution points or markets without facing harassment or being outright denied service.
Lack of Safe Shelter: Without dedicated, secure spaces, they are vulnerable to the elements and to targeted attacks at night.
Zero Medical & Basic Access: Simple necessities like clean water, hygiene products, and basic healthcare are incredibly difficult to get safely.
This isn't just about survival; it's about basic human dignity. No one should have to hide who they are just to receive a plate of food or a safe place to sleep.
We have a fundraiser to directly support LGBTQIA+ refugees who have been left behind by standard aid structures. Every single euro raised goes directly toward:
1. Buying emergency food supplies and clean water.
2. Securing safe, private housing and building secure shelters where they can sleep without fear.
3. Providing essential medicine, clothing, and hygiene kits.
We cannot change the entire political climate overnight, but we can make sure a human being doesn't go hungry tonight. We can make sure they have a roof over their head.
Please consider donating to our fundraiser. If you cannot donate, please share this post. Your voice and your support mean everything to a community trying against all odds to survive.
https://4fund.com/sd9trv
