TOTAL RAISED

$2,732

UPDATE 8/21/22: We have suspended our GoFundMe campaign as Simon moves to the next stage of his new life in Canada. Our most heartfelt thanks to all of you whose generosity brought him to this point.

Please consider helping Simon (not his real name; not him in the photo), a gay refugee from one of Africa’s most dangerous countries for LGBTQI+ citizens, as he crafts a new life for himself in Canada.

Canada is one of the world’s most welcoming countries for LGBTQI+ refugees.

Simon is scheduled to arrive at my apartment during the first week of August. I’m providing him rent-free temporary shelter in my home, mentoring, accompaniment to immigration-related and other appointments, and additional assistance as needed while he works his way through the process of receiving his work permit, health card, and permanent residency.