Confidential, community-led supportCall or WhatsApp: +1 971 474 0834
Rainbow Lighthouse
Uganda

What we do

Practical care, built around real lives.

From immediate safety to longer-term independence, our programmes respond to priorities identified by LGBTQ+ people in our community.

Our programmes

Support at every step

Every image is presented in a consistent, privacy-conscious format while each programme remains easy to understand.

Essential emergency supplies prepared for distribution

Emergency safety

Confidential assessment, temporary accommodation referrals, essential items, safe transport and specialist connections when available.

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Practical resources representing emergency grant support

Emergency Support Grant

Needs-based assistance for adults who are stranded, displaced or facing an urgent barrier to safety, health or stability.

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Health supplies representing affirming wellbeing support

Health & wellbeing

Referrals to affirming health providers, counselling and psychosocial support, subject to safety, availability and individual choice.

Books and learning materials for education support

Education support

Help with fees, learning materials and practical barriers that prevent LGBTQ+ young adults from continuing education or training.

Food and essential items prepared for community relief

Food & essential relief

Short-term food assistance and essential supplies for displaced and low-income community members facing urgent hardship.

Hands collaborating on weaving, planning and digital livelihood skills

Livelihoods & resilience

Skills, mentoring and small-scale opportunities designed to help people strengthen income and rebuild independence.

How access works

Simple, confidential and never for sale.

Contacting us does not guarantee a particular service. We assess safety, urgency, eligibility and current capacity before agreeing next steps.

  1. Reach out safely by phone, email or the relevant form.
  2. Brief assessment using only the information needed.
  3. Options discussed with your choice and consent at the centre.
  4. Follow-up when safe and appropriate.
Rainbow Lighthouse Uganda is currently receiving grant applicatons for the year 2026..