Founded in August 2009 and registered in 2012, Kisumu Shinners is a non-profit Community Based Organization in Western Kenya led by GBMSM and Male Sex Workers who have experienced sex work in the region.
The organization was formed in response to human rights violations affecting GBMSM and Male Sex Workers, including denial of healthcare services, sexual assault, arbitrary arrests and escalating cases of murder.
Since its formation, Kisumu Shinners has worked to become a voice for Key Population communities across Western Kenya, providing practical support while advocating for a society where people can access essential services, understand and exercise their rights, and live with dignity
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Kisumu Shinners believes that GBMSM and Male Sex Workers should be able to access healthcare, understand and exercise their rights, pursue economic opportunities and participate safely in their communities.
Our work extends across healthcare, legal services, human rights advocacy and economic empowerment, while also engaging communities and stakeholders to address stigma, discrimination and human rights violations.
Change requires communities, organizations, healthcare providers, government stakeholders and other partners to work together.
We welcome partnerships with corporates, foundations, development organizations, government institutions, financial institutions, educational institutions, community organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals who share our commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive development.
Whether you can contribute expertise, funding, technology, networks, opportunities, or ideas, there is an opportunity to build together.
Kisumu Shinners is a community-based organization in Western Kenya working to promote access to sexual and reproductive health services, human rights, legal support and economic empowerment for GBMSM and Male Sex Workers
