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We hope you'll make a donation—all funds go directly to Aswat and GALZ.

Be part of ASWAT - Palestinian Gay Women and Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe's historic fundraising tour—an exciting collaboration of two organizations in the Global South, who are making an impact throughout the world. They join the Audre Lorde Project to share their stories of resisting and challenging violence.

Meet Rauda Morcos (Co-Founder) and Samira Saraya (General Coordinator), of Aswat - Palestinian Gay Women. Aswat raises the voices of lesbians, intersex, queer, transsexual, transgender, questioning and bisexual women, increases public awareness, and creates a safe environment within Arab and Palestinian society through advocacy, education, empowerment and outreach programs.

Meet Fadzai Muparutza (Gender Program Manager) and Mary Audry Chard (Board Co-Chair) of Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe. GALZ pushes for social tolerance of sexual minorities and the repeal of homophobic legislation. One of the first organizations in Zimbabwe to start HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, GALZ remains the only organization by and for LGBTI people in the country.

Co-Sponsored by: Al-Fatiha Foundation, Human Rights Watch, LesAIDS Lesotho, Liberation 4 All Africans, Ms. Foundation, North Star Fund, Queers for Economic Justice, Sylvia Rivera Law Project, Third Wave Foundation (list in formation)

Or mail your check or money order to: Astraea Foundation Please make sure to write "Aswat & GALZ 9/15" in the memo line.