Lifeline for Equality: Hunger Relief Fund

Dear Donors,

We wish to share an updated overview of our ongoing hunger relief efforts under the Lifeline for Equality: Hunger Relief Fund. The needs within the LGBTIQ community continue to shift, and many individuals still face severe food insecurity linked to discrimination, unemployment, and displacement.

In recent weeks, we have seen a noticeable rise in requests for food assistance, especially from people who have recently fled unsafe homes or community violence. We are also supporting several individuals who lost their casual jobs due to continued stigma, leaving them without the means to meet basic daily needs. For those living with HIV, this situation is especially dangerous, as proper nutrition remains essential for maintaining treatment and overall health.

Despite these challenges, our team continues to distribute food relief packages where the need is most urgent. We have expanded our outreach to include more rural areas, where support is often limited and LGBTIQ individuals face even greater isolation. These distributions now include maize flour, beans, rice, and basic household supplies to help stabilize families and individuals navigating difficult circumstances.

However, the pressure on our program has increased. Rising food prices, long distances to rural areas, and a growing number of emergency calls have stretched our resources further than expected. Without renewed financial support, we risk being unable to respond quickly to new cases or sustain the level of relief currently required.

As we move forward, we aim to strengthen this project with a renewed focus on transgender women, LGBTIQ youth, and rural households, who continue to be the most affected by hunger and economic hardship. Your contribution directly supports their survival and restores dignity where it has been denied.

We remain grateful for your continued partnership. Your support helps ensure that no one in our community is left to face hunger alone.

Dear Donors,

Over the past months, Mbarara Rise Foundation has remained committed to fighting hunger among LGBTIQ individuals across western Uganda. Through your past support, we distributed emergency food packages to 210 individuals, helping those facing eviction, unemployment, and health challenges linked to stigma and discrimination.

While this support has made a real difference, the situation remains critical. Many LGBTIQ persons still lack consistent access to food, especially those living with HIV who need proper nutrition to maintain their treatment. We are also seeing increased requests for assistance from individuals recently displaced by community violence or rejection from their families.

To respond, our team continues to mobilize and distribute food relief packages including maize flour, beans, and other essentials. However, rising food prices and logistical challenges are straining our capacity. Without renewed financial support, we risk falling short of reaching those who rely on this help for survival.

We are seeking fresh funding to expand our hunger relief program, particularly focusing on transgender women, LGBTIQ youth, and rural-based individuals who are most affected. Your support ensures no one is left to face hunger simply because of who they are.

We thank you for your continued partnership and invite you to help us keep this life-saving effort going.