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Who We Are

ISHTAR is a community-based organization registered in 1999 that advances sexual health rights of men that have sex with men and male sex workers to reduce the stigma and discrimination aligned with them by creating awareness with the aim of advocating for their rights to access health care, including STI/HIV and AIDS related care and treatment. Ishtar-MSM is a member group of The Gay & Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK).

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  • Service delivery at the community level
  • Advocacy and research-driven

The program has one drop-in center located in Nairobi that provides HIV/STI services to the key Populations that include male sex workers and Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and Transgender Communities. Under the Global Fund HIV Grant – ISHTAR has a target of 8765 MSM and Transgender in Nairobi County.

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Service Delivery
Access essential healthcare, mental health and legal assistance
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Community Development
Cultural and social events to strengthen community connections
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Advocacy
Partnerships with local and international organizations for greater impact
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Research
Utilize evidence-based interventions in advancing health of MSM, TG and others
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Vision
Ishtar envisions GBMSM, TG and other sexual gender minorities in Kenya living a healthy, dignified and gratifying life.
Mission
To utilize evidence-based interventions and measurable programs in advancing health of GBMSM, TG, and other sexual gender minorities through service delivery, community development, advocacy and research

Founded in 1997, Ishtar began as a self-help group dedicated to supporting and protecting the health rights of sexual gender minorities in Kenya. Over the years, Ishtar has evolved into a leading community-based organization advocating for inclusive healthcare, social justice, and legal empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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