Support Jihades Relocation to Safety

I cannot stress enough how critical this situation is. In sheer desperation and overwhelming fear, my dear friend and instructor, Jihade, has taken a monumental step: he fled to Uganda in an attempt to find safety. When one is scared, one learns to run as far as he can. This move, born out of fear and the need to preserve his hope for life, marks a significant step on his path to safety, but it comes with its own challenges, and he needs more support to continue this journey.

Before this desperate move, he was consumed by profound depression. With no safe haven in sight, he felt compelled to run as far as possible to keep alive any remaining hope. But his journey is far from over. He urgently needs our help and support to continue on this path to safety…

My name is Zach, and I am reaching out for your assistance in relocating my friend and instructor Jihade to a safer country for trans people as quickly as we can. To hear it in his own words:

"I am Jihade, a trans masculine person born into a world that refuses to accept or understand my identity. Who I am has been a source of constant danger from the people who were supposed to protect me; including my family and the authorities who should have upheld my rights.

The revelation of my trans identity transformed my home into a battleground where violence, abuse, and death threats became my reality. Facing relentless and multifaceted abuse in the form of physical and emotional violence, leaving scars visible and invisible in an attempt to erase my identity. The threats were real, tangible, and imminent dangers that loomed over me. Which lead to a tipping point that would mark the end of my ability to live in the only home I ever knew.

I fled to a distant city hoping to escape the prejudice and danger where reporting my plight to the authorities only exposing me to further threats of imprisonment and violence. Effectively criminalizing my very existence.

My days are marked by depression and paranoia and the constant fear of being discovered and harmed. Yet within me burns a relentless desire for a life of purpose, healing, and growth. I dream of a place where I am free to live authentically, to continue my studies, and to become a writer sharing stories of resilience and hope.

This is why I am reaching out to you. Your support can help me turn the page on this chapter of fear and begin anew in a land that respects and values me. Funds raised will go toward creating a safe passage out of Morocco, securing a haven where I can heal, and to eventually help me pursue my dreams."

If you have read this far, it's clear you are someone who cares. This kind of thing isn't easy to fix, but it's even harder to live. Consider donating what you can and share to whatever platform you might have.

Thank you,

Zach