“When people feel safe, they are unstoppable.”
No one should have to leave their home because of who they are or whom they love. Yet every day, LGBTQI+ people all around the world are forced to do so.
We’re ready for a change.
Our purpose
At SafePlace, we believe that centering and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities is necessary to enact real and sustainable change to build a world that’s safer, more inclusive, and where everyone can thrive. This is why we work to cultivate ecosystems of stability, healing, and growth where people can live authentically and affirm their leadership—with confidence and joy.
in numbers
Nights of safety provided since 2022
Social Impact Projects initiated by our graduates
Dream Academy graduates to date
Emergency cases supported
Acts of Kindness performed
Kilograms of food distributed
stories of impact
Nurturing the leader within
Masi left their abusive home—and their beloved daughter—to find a better life in another country. That’s where they found The Dream Academy and their path to leadership, love and reconciliation. Read more.
Finding the freedom to be herself
As a trans woman, Lambert found herself searching for a place to live without fear. She found it with SafePlace and The Dream Academy, finding the confidence and freedom to help others in the community. Read more.
Healing from Adversity
Discover Sulah Mawejje’s journey from adversity in Uganda to transformative leadership in Kenya, highlighting the profound impact of embracing identity, unlocking potential within himself, and sharing that renewed self-love with a community. Read more.
Our approach
Reach
We reach people where they are, providing support when and how they need it.
Protect
We protect our community with safe spaces and networks of support.
Connect
We connect our members to life-changing leadership training and educational resources.
Invest
We invest in our graduates’ success, helping them pursue careers that pave the way for growth.
Our programs
Global Family Initiative
Impact investing in projects designed and led by the communities they serve.
We work directly and in partnership to connect people with resources like safe housing, food and supplies, wellbeing support, and critical information, as well as seed funding for community impact projects, which contribute to economic, environmental, and social well-being.
The Dream Academy
Leadership training that transforms shame and trauma into power and determination.
The Dream Academy is our community-led, 10-week intensive virtual course focusing on leadership development, socio-emotional learning, and job skills training that paves the way for healing, growth, and leadership that will lead to sustainable social change.