Direct Impact

Bridging the Gap
in Healthcare

We provide accessible HIV prevention, screenings, and essential health support where it matters most.

Education First

Empowering Minds,
Protecting Rights

Building resilient communities through education and advocacy for gender-diverse populations across Nigeria.

Community Support

Fostering Dignity,
Building Safe Spaces

Creating stigma-free environments and providing continuous psychosocial and legal support for marginalized groups.

Welcome to HOHSRI Nigeria

Rebuilding for a
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A sanctuary for sexual and gender minorities. We promote health, rights, and well-being through locally-driven, sustainable solutions.

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Verified Impact

Advocacy Rooted
in Documentation.

Our work is built on verified research. HOHSRI provides community-led interventions specifically designed for the trans and gender-diverse community in Nigeria.

Community-Led Research

Documenting healthcare barriers for the community.

Human Rights Defense

Legal advocacy and rescue to protect community rights.

Past Events

African Pride Celebration 1.0

Visibility Culture Community

"A powerful celebration of African queer identity, rooted in love and representation. From planning to performance, every voice, hand, and heart helped make history. This wasn’t just an event—it was the start of a movement."

We showed up. We stood tall. We made it happen.

📅 June 2025
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
HOHSRI Team delivering community support and education
Our Purpose

Empowering Marginalized Communities

Our mission is to promote the health, rights, and well-being of sexual and gender minorities through comprehensive support and advocacy. We offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our community, including mental health support, HIV testing, STI treatment, GBV intervention, and legal rescue. Join us in creating a world where every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can thrive with dignity and respect.

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Equity
Access
Justice

Pledging
Equality

Our commitment: Ensuring equal opportunities for marginalized groups in healthcare, social, and economic justice.

Healthcare Justice
Social Equity
Testimonials

Voices of Resilience

Real stories from the individuals whose lives have been transformed by HOHSRI's sanctuary.

When I was at my lowest, HOHSRI was there for me. After my parents found out about my sexual orientation and I was left without a home, HOHSRI provided me with shelter at their safe house. They didn't just give me a place to stay, they gave me a community, a family.

I was wrongfully detained and thought my life was over. The HOHSRI legal team stepped in immediately. They provided pro-bono representation and didn't stop until I was free. They are not just an organization; they are defenders of human dignity.

Accessing healthcare as a trans woman is usually terrifying, but at HOHSRI's clinic, I felt seen and respected. For the first time, I received judgment-free STI treatment and counseling. It’s the only place I feel safe to be myself.

The trauma of rejection weighed me down for years. HOHSRI’s mental health support group gave me the tools to heal. Sharing my story with others who truly understand has been the most liberating experience of my life.

The African Pride Celebration was a turning point for me. Seeing so many of us standing tall and proud changed how I view myself. HOHSRI is proving that we exist, we matter, and we have a future here.

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Enquiry

November 22, 2024

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Dubem here. So I have always wanted to be a social worker. How do I get to become a part of HOHSRI? I’d love to work. How do I go about it?

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HOHSRI Psychologists conducting a safe therapy session
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Therapy & Psychosocial Support

Empowering Diverse Identities

Our dedicated psychologists provide comprehensive, trauma-informed therapy tailored for individuals across all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our core goal is to foster a profoundly safe, judgment-free environment where you can heal and express yourself freely.

Individual Therapy
Group Support
Crisis Intervention
Mental Wellness
Get Involved

Be Part of the Change

Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or wish to partner with us, we are here. Fill out the form below to connect with HOHSRI.

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Our Interventions

We don't just advocate; we execute. Explore how we bridge the gap between human rights, legal protection, and healthcare access across Nigeria.

Human Rights

Active Project

Bridging The Gaps

Securing the lives of Transgender Individuals in South West Nigeria. Funded by ISDAO to address systemic human rights violations through law enforcement training (VCAT) and legal protection.

100+Violations Documented
10Legal Rescues
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Digital Health

Active Project

Online HIVST Delivery

Implemented with Heartland Alliance. A discreet, community-centered digital intervention increasing the uptake of HIV self-testing and linking vulnerable populations to clinical care.

585Test Kits Delivered
2,980Lubricants Shared
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Our Legacy

Concluded

KP-CARE 1 Project

A foundational Heartland Alliance-supported initiative. We successfully established peer-driven networks and stigma-free safe spaces for Key Populations across Lagos State.

  • Expanded HIV testing uptake
  • GBV survivor support programs
  • Sustained safe-space clinics
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Health & Advocacy

Driving Progress in HIV

Happiest Ones Health Support and Rights Initiative (HOHSRI) is transforming lives through data-driven outreach and continuous clinical support, deeply rooted in our community.

Comprehensive Outreach
Continuous Healthcare Support
Awareness
Prevention
Testing
Diagnostics
Support
Clinical Care
Mission Critical Zero Stigma • Zero Transmission

Support Our Mission

Your generous donation helps us provide shelter, legal aid, and health services to those who need it most. Join us in making a meaningful impact today.

Our Core Pillars

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Our Achievements

A Comprehensive Breakdown of Our Services and Impact

1,524

Individuals Reached

Reached over 1,524 individuals with safe sex practices and prevention messages through dedicated community outreach.

1,053

HIV Testing Services

Provided HTS to 1,053 individuals; successfully identified 85 positive cases and linked 100% of them into care.

585

Digital HIVST Kits

Delivered 585 test kits and 2,980 lubricants online, alongside enrolling 40 individuals into PrEP programs.

Health & Prevention Services

Data-Driven Care: Through our KP-CARE 1 and Heartland Alliance partnerships, we have established stigma-free clinics and digital health interventions. We have directly served over 1,053 individuals with testing, ensured absolute linkage to continuous care for those testing positive, and distributed hundreds of self-testing kits to vulnerable populations.

Health Services

Human Rights & Legal Rescue

Systemic Protection: Backed by ISDAO, our advocacy extends beyond healthcare into legal survival. We have actively documented over 100 human rights violations against marginalized groups in South West Nigeria. Through strategic law enforcement sensitization (VCAT) and rapid response, we have successfully executed 10 immediate legal rescues.

Advocacy
Confidential Services

Confidential HIV Testing, Support & Empowerment

Our SRHR and HIV Testing Services (HTS) program offers free, confidential testing with immediate linkage to care and long-term support.

We provide comprehensive pre-and post-test counseling, follow-ups, and continuous health monitoring to help individuals live confidently and well. Your privacy and health are our highest priorities.

Safe. Private. Free.

  • 100% Anonymous Testing
  • Professional Counselors
  • Direct Linkage to Care
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2,616+ Lives Touched
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Partners in
Equality

We collaborate with leading organizations to bridge healthcare gaps, ensure funding, and protect the rights of marginalized communities across Nigeria.

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