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

Taking stock of IAM’s impact in the region: IAM Regional Network MEL Consultation

by IAM | Jul 30, 2019 | Impact, Reflections, Regional partnerships

From 20-22 July 2019, IAM hosted its first gathering of our regional partners in nearly five years. Over 50 participants representing 10 countries and 15 organizations came together in Johannesburg, South Africa for three days of intense reflection and planning. We...

Bostwana – LEGABIBO (Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana)

by IAM | Jul 29, 2019 | Impact, Reflections, Regional partnerships

LEGABIBO (Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana) is a national membership organisation formed in 1998 to raise awareness, tolerance and celebration of sexual diversity. LEGABIBO was only officially registered in April 2016 after a long court battle seeking legal...

Decolonizing sexual orientation, gender identity and expression: A feminist perspective

by Nokuthula “Thuli” Mjwara | Jul 19, 2019 | Reflections

By: Thuli Mjwara “A person with the most language in the room has the most power.” These are the words commonly shared by IAM’s Reverend Michelle Boonzaaier when opening discussions around human sexuality and diversity. Human sexuality is commonly discussed in church...