All ROADs Lead Back to Home.

A return to self. A return to safety. A return to what was always ours.

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We Are the Road. We Are the Revolution.

Rooted in faith, resilience, and radical tenderness, The Road Project journeys with global Black diaspora toward liberation, healing, and wholeness.

Reuniting of African Descendants (ROAD) is a Black trans-led grassroots organization committed to advancing the social, economic, and cultural well-being of African Descendants—especially queer, same-gender loving, transgender, and non-binary people across the diaspora. ROAD's work is rooted in ending genocide against Trans and Queer people of African Descendants.

ROAD’s Impact

10+ Healing Circles held across the country

250+ Nights of Shelter secured for trans femmes in crisis

500+ Care Kits distributed to unhoused and at-risk individuals

30 Black Trans Femme Leaders supported through our ROAD Fellowship

1,000+ Community Members engaged through events, teachings, and outreach

Core Values of ROAD

  • Self-Determination & Liberation

    We believe in every person’s right to define their own path and future—free from surveillance, punishment, and imposed categories.

  • Healing-Centered & Trauma-Informed

    Our work is grounded in healing practices that honor the impact of trauma while creating space for restoration and repair.

  • Rejection of Oppression in All Forms

    We actively confront and work to dismantle white supremacy, anti-Blackness, transphobia, homophobia, and extractive systems.

  • Diasporic Solidarity & Connection

    We build across continents and generations, fostering exchange, mutual aid, and collaboration among African Descendants worldwide.

  • Cultural Memory & Community Knowledge

    We preserve and elevate the practices, stories, and traditions that colonial systems sought to erase—recognizing them as essential tools for living and thriving.

  • Resource Equity & Structural Change

    We fight for access to housing, healthcare, financial security, and education—not as luxuries, but as the baseline for dignity and survival.

  • Leadership Grounded in Care

    We develop and support Black trans and queer leaders who lead from lived experience, relational commitment, and sustainable practices.

Community Testimonials

  • “We are the only shelter operating in the Rwenzori region for trans communities. While we haven't yet received direct aid, we deeply honor R.O.A.D.'s visibility, consistency, and their leadership in centering trans lives across East Africa. Their presence alone brings hope to regions often overlooked.”

     Mumbya Katende, Founder, Twilight Support Initiative Uganda (May 2023)

  • "As a queer activist and single mother in Nairobi, I was facing significant hardship—trying to care for both myself and my sick child with limited resources. When I reached out to R.O.A.D., their support was swift and compassionate. What may seem like a modest grant to some was, for me, a life-affirming intervention—one that restored my dignity and helped sustain my family in a critical time."

    Sylvia A.O., Food Justice Advocate, Kenya (April 2023)

  • “I’m writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support toward food supplies for our shelter. Your help came at a crucial time and allowed me to secure food and essentials. Thank you for standing with us.”

    Liz, Transwoman and Shelter Organizer, Uganda (May 2024)

  • “Thank you for supporting my community through November. While we weren’t able to move forward with housing, we redirected the funds to organize outreach and training, which uplifted our members in Lagos.”

    Adunni Tiwatope, Director of Programs, Queercity Media & Productions, Nigeria (December 2023)

  • “Once Pamela is bailed out, she will be released from custody while awaiting trial. We believe the case will be dismissed, but getting her out now is most urgent. Thank you, R.O.A.D., for responding in real time.”

    Bafaki, Community Advocate, Uganda (March 2024)

  • “My motivation to get to know R.O.A.D. came from witnessing their unwavering support for African trans and queer people. With their help, I was able to cover rent, medicine, food, and transportation during a critical time. It was my first time truly feeling seen and supported as a transmasculine leader.”

    Jay Brodrick Otita, Founder, T-Men Evolution Uganda (May 2023)

  • “Since 2021, R.O.A.D. has consistently supported our community—whether through food, medical support, or HIV medication. As a founder of a trans shelter, I’ve watched their presence bring tangible relief and hope. They’ve even helped us purchase mattresses, mosquito nets, and transport for crisis response. In times when no one else showed up, R.O.A.D. did—with consistency and care.”

    Ruthra Lubega, Founder, Devin House of Hope Uganda (2024)