The HOHSRI Story
The Beginnings
Happiest Ones Health Support and Rights Initiative (HOHSRI) traces its roots to 2014 when a small group of compassionate individuals came together to form the Happiest Ones group chat. Initially, this group was a safe space for vulnerable individuals in Nigeria to connect.
Founding HOHSRI
Founded in 2020, HOHSRI emerged as a community-based, psychosocial-affirmative organization focused on addressing the psychological and social needs of sexual minorities and other vulnerable individuals. Our mission is to work with relevant stakeholders to cater, protect and promote the social and mental health of individuals of the community, most importantly sexual minorities—through advocacy, community mobilization, capacity building, skill acquisition and service delivery.
Vision and Growth
From its humble beginnings, HOHSRI has grown into a structured community platform delivering support, advocacy and protection. Our vision is to contribute to the improvement of the lives of minorities in Nigeria and towards access to Health Care Services, Rights, Safety and Education.
Community Building
Evolved into a robust platform with over a hundred active members.
Outreach Programs
Conducted programs aimed at educating the public and raising awareness.
Advocacy & Legal
At the forefront of advocating for rights and offering legal support.
Mental Health
Providing access to tailored mental health services addressing prejudice.
Establishing Safe Spaces
Creating a fully operational safe house and mental health clinic.
Empowerment
Offering extensive training and skill acquisition programs.
Innovative Therapies
Developing new therapeutic interventions that validate diverse identities.