Welcome to Kisumu Shinners C.B.O
Who We Are
Kisumu Shinners is a Non-Profit Community Based Organization in Western Kenya led by GBMSM and Male Sex Workers (MSM). The Organization was formed in August 2009 and registered in 2012 by GBMSMs/MSWs who have experienced sex work in Western Kenya.
The formation was prompted by the rampant cases of Human Rights violations targeting GBMSM/MSW spanning from Denial of Healthcare services, Sexual assault, Arbitrary arrests by the police and escalating murder cases. Since then, Shinners have become the voice of the...
What we Stand for
Shinners fights for the Rights of GBMSM and Male Sex Workers in different aspects from Healthcare, Legal Services to Economic Empowerment. SRH Education, Training, Networking and Capacity Building, Sensitization, and Research are part of the approaches used to achieve our goals in bringing positive impact to the Key Population in Western region of Kenya and the community at large. We strive to ensure the LGBTQIA+ community are safe from Human Rights Violations and live in harmony in their communities.
Sexual Reproductive Healthcare and Education
Economic Empowerment
Human Rights Advocacy
Lastest News & Updates
Community-Led Interventions to Address Drug Use and Financial Hardship Among MSM in Western Kenya
In the heart of Western Kenya, the LGBTQ+ community faces a growing crisis that often goes unnoticed: the connection between financial hardship and substance abuse, particularly among men who have...
Addressing Mental Health Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Communities through Outreach and Support
The social stigma and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people create overwhelming stress and hardship, often leading to mental health conditions. For many queer individuals, this burden makes it difficult to...
Addressing Workplace Discrimination: Shinners C.B.O Empowers LGBTQIA+ Communities Through Economic Programs
Workplace discrimination remains a critical issue, disproportionately affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals, leading to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. These inequities prevent them from reaching their full productive potential, as barriers...
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