The Pride Shelter is Africa’s first LGBTQI+ shelter and has been running since 2011. Based in Cape Town, the shelter accommodates 20 people, who can stay there for up-to three months. As winter approaches, the Pride Shelter’s building is in need of repairs to keep the cold and the rain out. Nicole Joy Alexander, Director of the Pride Shelter Trust, says that they need help with painting, electrical maintenance, plumbing and other repairs to keep the shelter in good condition.
The video was produced by Ashraf Hendricks on behalf of GroundUp News. GroundUp is a South African-based news agency that publishes news that matters. We report human rights stories across South Africa. South Africa’s Constitution gives people the rights to housing, education, health, safety, a decent environment, justice, food and dignity. Find out more about them here: https://www.groundup.org.za/donate/
Read News24’s article on the video here: https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/watch-africas-first-lgbtq-shelter-needs-help-to-gear-up-for-winter-20220421
Read the Good Things Guy’s article on the video here: https://www.goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/pride-shelter-cape-town-winter/
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