Out and Proud African LGBTI

SUPPORT QUEER ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE UK

We are a grassroots group dedicated to supporting queer BME refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Our members are often destitute, homeless, and struggling with mental health challenges. We rely heavily on the kindness of individual donations
£4,191
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RCN 1169497

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Out and Proud African LGBTI (OPAL) is a self-help group for African LGBT refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

As a small grassroots charity, we are proud of our work to provide a safe environment where LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers can flourish. Despite our limited capacity, we serve as the lifeline for hundreds of members, helping them navigate the complex asylum system in the UK. OPAL is a true testament to unity and resilience in the community.

Thank you for making a positive difference in our lives

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About the charity

Out and Proud African LGBTI

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RCN 1169497
OPAL is an African LGBTI organisation that supports LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees in the UK through proving a safe space, peer support, therapeutic and social inclusion.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,190.96
Online donations
£4,190.96
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£3,889.04
Donations via fundraisers
£301.92

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