The purpose of this report is to inform all our partners of the main activities and achievements of Icebreakers Uganda in the past year. Our priorities are to empower  sexual minorities with moral support and courage, educate gay people in Uganda on risky sexual behaviors, educating gay people in Uganda on their human rights, conduct advocacy for observation of gay human rights thus reduce discrimination and denial in dealing with those affected with HIV/AIDS, research aspects of gay rights, nature of relations, patterns of relationships as they influence and impact on health, network and collaborate with other organizations for comprehensive services, put up information to end bias and ill-will towards gay aspects in society.

We are committed to learning and development at all levels throughout the organization. We work very closely with the grass roots by supporting them in different fields as may be necessary. It is clear from the improvements and changes throughout the organization that the returns of our efforts flow through the care and support we give to the LGBTI community in Uganda.

2008 was an exciting but challenging year for Icebreakers Uganda. Reading through the report it highlights some of the excellent work that has taken place. The organization had to meet the expectations of the LGBTI community. The team itself has recognized that within an ever changing environment, there is need to look to the people served and establish care groups otherwise referred to as cells.

Highlights of the year include a one week training of trainers which is the first step in establishing strong grassroots networks, establishing offices, a safe space (which is an drop-in environment for everyone to develop their confidence and learn more about their rights), a resource centre and a website which is an exciting development and we are grateful to the Astraea Lesbian foundation and Hivos for agreeing to be part of these life changing landmarks. This will however bring new challenges as the expectations from the community increase.

Icebreakers Uganda is rightly very proud of its achievements to date but we acknowledge that, as always there is much more to do.

President and Executive Board

Icebreakers Uganda.