I Am

IAM's theory of change highlights the process of transformation through diversity awareness (open minds), real dialogue encounters (open hearts),and more inclusion (open doors) within faith communities.

Program 1

• Addresses ignorance, intolerance and homophobia through education and empowerment to implement our theory of change

• Encourages people of faith to participate and commit as change agents for inclusivity on a personal and structural level

IAM aims to transform and empower LGBTIs and PFFs.

Program 2

• Empowers LGBTIs to integrate sexual orientation, gender identity and faith on a personal level

• Creates safe spaces for real engagement and dialogue in private and public spheres

• Discovers the dignity of difference and celebrates the gift of diversity in communities

• Empowers LGBTIs and PFFs to become change agents for inclusivity

iThemba Lam is the hands-on implementation of open minds, hearts and doors in a township setting.

Program 3

• iThemba Lam is embraced as a positive community resource

• iThemba Lam shelter is a safe space for healing vulnerable and threatened LGBTIs, and for reconciliation with their families

IAM partners with African countries to enable them to implement a theory of change to create open minds, hearts and doors within their countries and communities.

Program 4

• IAM partners LGBTI organizations and concerned individuals that share our vision of welcoming, affirming and inclusive faith communities.

• IAM partners with Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe and will continue to build partnerships through Africa through networking.