The Other Foundation is an African Trust that Advances Equality and Freedom in Southern Africa with a Particular Focus on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. It Gathers Support to Defend and Advance the Human Rights and Social Inclusion of Homosexual and Bisexual Women and Men, as well as Transgender and Intersex People in Southern Africa – and It Gives Support to Groups in a Smart Way that Enables them to Work Effectively for Lasting Change, Recognizing the Particular Dynamics of Race, Poverty and Inequality, Sex, National Origin, Heritage, and Politics in our Part of the World. It Does this by Working Both as a Fundraiser and a Grant Maker.
The Atlantic Philanthropies has Provided a Generous Grant over a Five-Year Period to Cover All Operational Costs, Subject to The Other Foundation Being Able to Raise Additional Funds from Other Sources. In the Longer Term, We Hope to be Supported Primarily by African-Based Philanthropy.