January 2019 - IAM Ministries | Inclusive & Affirming Ministries (IAM)

LGBTI persecution in Zimbabwe – Hillary Mugari’s story

by IAM | Jan 31, 2019 | Reflections

Throughout the African continent, LGBTI individuals face harsh realities of persecution, discrimination and often violence. In many instances, the church itself is complicit in the injustice, and doesn’t provide any solace or support. As an organization known for its...

IAM Staff Profile: Michelle Boonzaaier

by Michelle Boonzaaier | Jan 14, 2019 | Reflections

In this monthly series, we hand over the blog platform to IAM’s staff to share their own journeys, stories and insights in their own words. Though our journeys are all unique and individual, many of us share common challenges and dilemmas as we simply attempt to lead...

Gogos share a message of inclusion and diversity in South Africa

by IAM | Jan 14, 2019 | Reflections

At 76-years old, Lizzie Venfolo is an perhaps unlikely champion of LGBTI rights in her Nyanga community in South Africa. Yet she has become a vocal advocate, reaching out to other grandmothers and mothers and the community at large about the importance of accepting...