What we do

Nakshy House is a program that offers short-term shelter for transgender and gender diverse ('trans') people in Mombasa, Kenya. 

We offer immediate relief to trans people in crisis, finding them a safe place to stay for up to three months. 

During their stay, beneficiaries of Nakshy House are provided physical and mental health care, career counselling, creative workshops, social activities, and more. Central to this process is transitional planning, which helps ensure beneficiaries well-being into the future. 

Who we are

Nakshy House is a community-led, community-operated initiative: for trans people, by trans people. 

Funding for our programs come from grants and small donations.

For only $20, you can provide one trans person with a safe place to sleep for a whole month.

Need help? 

If you or someone you know is without a place to stay or is trying to escape violence at home, please complete this form.

Please be aware that we cannot accommodate most requests for help. At this time, spots in Nakshy House are very limited and demand always exceeds availability. Cases are assessed on the basis of need and available resources.