Our Programme Areas

Driving health, rights, and equality for Gender & Sexual Diverse Minority (GSDM) communities.

At MAAYGO, our programmes are rooted in community needs and evidence. We work to ensure that Gender and Sexual Diverse Minority (GSDM) individuals in Kenya have access to health services, protection of their rights, and opportunities to thrive. Our work is organized into three core programme areas:

1) Health & Wellbeing

Health is a fundamental human right. We provide comprehensive HIV and Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services tailored to GSDM communities.

  • HIV prevention, testing, and treatment delivered with stigma-free, affirming care.
  • Mental health services, including counselling and crisis support.
  • Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention & response—medical, legal, and psychosocial assistance for survivors.
  • Community outreach clinics & peer education in safe and affirming spaces.

Through these interventions, we reduce health disparities and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

2) Advocacy & Rights

Equality and justice are central to our mission. We engage policy makers, legal institutions, and community leaders to create lasting structural change.

  • Policy reform & legal advocacy to challenge discrimination and advance protections for GSDM individuals.
  • Human rights monitoring & documentation, supporting survivors of violence and violations.
  • Community mobilization & empowerment to strengthen grassroots voices and shift social norms.

Our advocacy ensures that GSDM communities are recognized, protected, and free to live with dignity.

3) Knowledge & Capacity

Sustainable change is built on evidence and strong leadership. We invest in research, evidence generation, and capacity building to drive effective responses.

  • Research & insights on health trends, human rights issues, and social dynamics.
  • Data-to-action—turning evidence into practical solutions and informed advocacy.
  • Capacity strengthening of community-led groups to design and implement their initiatives.

By combining research with community leadership, our work—and that of our partners—remains impactful and future-ready.

Our Commitment

Across all programme areas, MAAYGO creates safe spaces, empowers communities, and drives policies that respect the rights and dignity of every individual. Together with partners and supporters, we are shaping a society where health, justice, and equality are realities for all.