Inspiring Visual Arts Across East Africa
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FREE IN FAITH

FREE IN FAITH

Across East Africa  many people are pushed out of their faith communities just because of who they are. Some are kicked out of their homes. Others are forced into hiding or worse, into silence and despair.
Religious leaders hold a lot of influence in our society. But instead of offering love and support, many pulpits preach exclusion. Queer youth are called sinners. Sermons shame those who are different. Mosques and churches shut their doors.
This kind of rejection hurts. It causes deep emotional pain, mental health struggles, and isolation.
We work with religious leaders to open doors, not close them. We create safe spaces where everyone no matter their identity can worship with dignity, love, and hope.
Faith should never be used as a tool to harm. It should heal, love and care.

Vincent Obwanda from PEMA Kenya speaking during the Free in Faith inter-regional workshop in Kampala.
Our approach:

Inclusion of Marginalized Groups in Religious Spaces.
We confront silence and exclusion that many marginalised individuals face within religious institutions. we work with affirming faith leaders and faith-based organisations to create spaces where queer-identifying persons participate in spiritual life without fear.

Theological Reinterpretation for Justice and Peace.
We partner with faith leaders to interpret religious texts, create accessible art-based guides, and host interfaith study groups for open discussions on gender, sexuality, and fairness.

Interfaith Dialogue.
We host open forums that bring Christians, Muslims, and traditional leaders together to talk, listen, and build respect across different beliefs.

Advocacy with spiritual Foundation.
We empower faith leaders to speak out for fairness, love, and human rights using their spiritual influence to challenge injustice.

How religious spaces meant to offer love become places of isolation.

Why Now?

Faith should never be used as a tool to harm. It should heal, love and care.

Get involved

Help us spread the gospel of love.
Donate to scale this work across East Africa.
Let’s build a region where all people no matter who they love can pray, live, and thrive without fear.

Program Duration

Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 18, 2025

Application Deadline

Jul 25, 2025

Max Participants

30 people

Application Fee

Free

Applications Closed

Applications for this program are no longer being accepted.