Jinsiangu is a Kenyan-based organisation established in 2012 to increase safe spaces for—and enhance—the wellbeing of Intersex, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (ITGNC) people in Kenya. Our name is a combination of the Swahili words 'jinsia yangu,' meaning "my gender." Jinsiangu is committed to ITGNC-led, pro-humanity and pro-equality organising.
OUR VISION
‘ A Kenya that celebrates and respects diversity, and where all persons have bodily autonomy, freedom, justice and access to fundamental needs. ‘
Diversity, Autonomy & Freedom
OUR MISSION
‘Jinsiangu seeks to ensure that the lives and wellbeing of ITGNC persons are enhanced through the establishment of safe spaces, through advocacy and research, through the provision of information, health services, and psycho-social support, and by fostering opportunities for holistic empowerment. ‘
OUR OBJECTIVES
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Jinsiangu advocates for the provision of fundamental needs of ITGNC persons through engagement with various professionals, state officials and service providers in order to change discriminatory policies and prejudice against them.
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Jinsiangu aims to increase awareness and understanding of ITGNC people, both within the LGBTI community and in the larger society.
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Jinsiangu is committed to developing and disseminating knowledge on the socio-economic and political situation of ITGNC people in Kenya, including information on their health and medical needs.
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Jinsiangu is establishing itself as a go-to provider for effective and reliable care and support for ITGNC Kenyans. Including safe spaces, psycho-social support, and ITGNC-friendly counselling services.
OUR CORE VALUES
Equality, Autonomy , Confidentiality, Accountability, Love, diversity, Perseverance, Integrity and Openness