Help Needed: Safe Place of Worship & Emergency Medical Support
On Christmas Day, one of our transgender sisters was brutally beaten simply because she attended prayers in a homophobic church. What should have been a moment of peace and faith turned into violence and trauma. She is still recovering, and our community is deeply shaken.
Because of this, we—63 queer and transgender refugees—have decided to create our own small, safe church where we can pray without fear, without hatred, and without violence. A place where our identities do not put our lives at risk.
However, we cannot do this alone.
To construct a simple church shelter, we urgently need:
In addition, our sister who was attacked is still in the hospital. We do not have funds to cover her medical care, food, or basic needs during recovery. Any support toward hospital bills and medication would be life-saving.
We are not asking for luxury—only safety, dignity, and the right to worship without fear.
If you are able to help in any way—through donations, sharing our story, or connecting us to support—we would be endlessly grateful. Your kindness could help us heal, protect lives, and build a space of hope for a persecuted community.
Thank you for standing with us.
