Queervoices amplified
Boosting LGBTQ+ representation with more diverse stories through podcasting!
Empowering stories, amplified by us
Founded with a belief to highlight stories around LGBTQ+ wellness and life journeys. We shine a light on queer women, non-binary folks, and anyone under the greater LGBTQ+ umbrella.
Wanjiku Talks Queer stories are at the heart of who we are as LGBTQ+ people. We tell stories to convey determination and resilience and to hear a story is to gain empathy and hope. Our stories are our power and we strives to amplify that power.
Untold Journeys: LGBTQ+ Life in Kenya
General Life Adversity
Explore the daily adversities encountered by the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya. From financial stressors to work-related challenges and complex family dynamics, these stories illustrate the resilience and struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals as they navigate societal expectations
Structural Challenges
Delve into the institutional and structural obstacles impacting the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya. Discover the impact of laws criminalizing LGBTQ+ individuals, societal norms, and the broader structural barriers they face, advocating for awareness and change.
Interpersonal
Focus on the interpersonal discrimination and violence experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Kenya. These stories shed light on the challenges faced in daily life, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and respect for all individuals.
Intrapersonal Struggles
Delve into the intrapersonal struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya, including self-stigma, fear of rejection, and challenges of concealment. These narratives aim to foster understanding and empathy, creating a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Our Process
Public education and awareness
It involves creating podcasts, poster campaigns, conferences, internet campaigns, seminars, training sessions, webinars so as to create awareness.
Legislative advocacy and lobbying
We engage law students from different campuses in Kenya with the goal of creating a fresh narrative on LGBTQ+ refugees and influencing legislation.
Social media advocacy
Posting regularly on social media to provide our audience with shareable links to advocacy actions and issue-related content.
Providing frequent updates on key issues
We keep our supporters engaged about our cause, provide frequent updates on the target issues as news breaks.
Strategic advocacy
We use a series of actions that are carefully conceived and planned to change the narrative of homophobia.
Community organizing
We build more power and create more capacity for driving change by building coalitions