About us

LEHA self-help group was formed in 2015, to address the isolation and discrimination faced by lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women, non-binary and gender non-conforming people living in the rural Mount Kenya region.

LBQ people in Kenya face significant issues including corrective rape, physical and verbal assault, unlawful eviction, denial of entry to recreational spaces, unlawful dismissal from employment, and expulsion from school, as well as frequent ostracisation by family members.

People living in rural areas such as the Mount Kenya region are particularly vulnerable, as they are unable to access the services or community which can be found in major cities.

LEHA aims to address the issues facing the LBQ community by:

• providing practical and emotional support to LBQ survivors of violence or trauma
• safe-guarding LBQ people who are in crisis and/or in extreme risk of harm
• working with local authorities and service providers to raise awareness and tackle discrimination 
• providing access to sexual and reproductive and mental health care as well as LGBTQ+-specific information about health and rights 
• empowering the community to challenge anti-LGBTQ+ abuse and harassment.

Our Mission

To promote the comprehensive wellbeing of LBQ (lesbian, bisexual and queer) persons in Mt Kenya region by conducting research and generating information, offering empowerment, engaging in advocacy efforts, facilitating  health services and ensuring their safety and security.

Our Vision

To ensure LBQ persons are healthy, empowered, safe and represented