We are: Unapologetically Queer
We are: Unequivocally African
We are: LGBT+ Entrepreneurs & Allies.
OUT Eastern Africa, The LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce.
Who are we?
Out Eastern Africa, The LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce champions, promotes, supports and empowers Eastern African LGBT+ business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable opportunities to learn, network, do business and prosper, contributing to the redress of the structural and economic injustices of our past. We seek to have a positive impact on the LGBT+ community and the greater Eastern African region. Founded on the principles of providing opportunities to all, business networks extend across 10 African Countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Congo Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South-Sudan.
Out Eastern Africa, The LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce addresses scarce employment opportunities, and discrimination in the workplace of LGBT+ people in Eastern Africa, which are harmful to their well-being. This is achieved through empowering partner organizations through advocacy and capacity building, as well as strategic programming in support of our vision and mission.
Vision
We envision an economically empowered Eastern African LGBT+ business community that inspires others.
Mission
Our mission is to champion opportunity, development, and advocacy for our target groups of LGBT+ people and their allies’ business communities across Eastern Africa.
Goal
Creating business and economic opportunities for the LGBT+ community of Eastern Africa.
Our Values
Quality
We deliver high quality advocacy – Through our expansive networks and expertise, we provide cutting edge advocacy programs across the Eastern African region and beyond.
People
We put LGBT+ entrepreneurs and business owners at the heart of everything we do and want to enable them to make positive changes in their lives.
Respectful
We are a respectful team – we treat everyone equally and make sure everyone feels valued, respected and listened to.
Educate
We educate communities, corporations and governments about our work, the importance of inclusion for all especially the LGBT+ Community, and its contributions to economies across the region.
Network
We leverage our networks across the region and the globe to lobby for increased community support while encouraging and championing networking within our target groups.
Learning
We never stop learning – we learn from the people we support, our partners, donors and each other.
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