The Diamond Mine Academy Organization is an established 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering marginalized Africans, including LGBTQ individuals, by providing a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.
The Diamond Mine Project: African Refugee Resettlement Program was launched in response to the Kenyan Government's 2023 announcement that it would no longer provide refuge to LGBTQ Africans. This decision blocked these individuals from working with the UNHCR and other organizations, such as the Rainbow Railroad, to resettle in welcoming countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Abba Henry is a refugee and asylum seeker residing in Africa, where he is actively involved in leading the Diamond Mine Project and Academy.
This initiative is dedicated to addressing the numerous challenges encountered by the refugee community as a result of the Ugandan government's Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2023.
The situation in Kenya has worsened, particularly for the thousands of LGBTQ East African refugees still trapped in the country. Kenya, once the only African nation accepting LGBTQ refugees, has now become a hostile environment, forcing many to go underground.
The New Challenge: How do we protect and support the thousands of LGBTQ East African refugees stuck in a country that no longer wants them? It’s dangerous for LGBTQ refugees to live illegally in Kenya.
Disturbing video footage has shown Kenyan police arresting and deporting LGBTQ Ugandans back to Uganda, where they face extreme danger.
Tragically, those deported back to Uganda have reportedly disappeared without a trace.
In response to these challenges, we’ve adapted by creating a "micro-funding" initiative to provide financial independence to our LGBTQ East African brothers and sisters.
What is Micro-funding? Micro-funding, or micro-lending, is a type of funding provided to self-employed individuals and small business owners by other individuals, rather than traditional banks. These programs offer smaller amounts of money along with mentoring and training. The funds can come from a single person or be pooled from multiple contributors.
Originally, Abba Henry envisioned building a protected compound in Kenya for all marginalized East African refugees. The goal was to create a safe, supportive environment where vulnerable Africans could reach their full potential and develop the skills needed for success in the digital world.
However, due to the increasingly toxic environment, we have shifted our approach to focus on underground micro-funding initiatives that meet the current needs
Directly contribute any amount that feels good to the Diamond Mine Project East African Refugee Resettlement, and we will allocate funds to the projects where our beneficiaries' lives are most at risk and need the most help.
Make your check payable to: The Diamond Mine Academy, c/o Kintu Martin Cowart, 14 Glen Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
The Diamond Level Founding Member - is for people who want to make a monthly contribution to financially support our life sustaining projects for 12 months
The CEO's Discretionary Fund is a dedicated account designed to provide our CEO with immediate access to funds for addressing urgent emergencies and safeguarding the well-being of our organization and the refugees we support.
At The Diamond Mine Academy, our micro-funding program is relationship-focused. We believe in the power of building strong, genuine connections before making any commitments—whether of time or money. A successful mentoring relationship is one where both parties grow, learn, and support each other, creating a bond of trust and mutual respect.
Why Mentoring Matters:
Mastery Through Teaching: The best way to master any skill is by teaching it. As a mentor, you'll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience while learning valuable lessons from your mentee.
Reflective Listening: This is the most powerful skill you can develop to succeed in any area of life. Participating in our program as a Sponsor-Mentor allows you to refine this skill while helping your mentee thrive.
The Triple Win:
By becoming a Sponsor-Mentor, you’re not just helping one person—you’re creating a ripple effect of positive impact. You, the Participant-Mentee, and the world at large benefit from the value and change you bring through your collaboration.
Feeling Curious?
If you feel even the slightest curiosity about supporting and mentoring someone, take it as a positive sign from the Universe. Reach out to one of our participants—no agenda, just an opportunity to form a new relationship in this
global, virtual community we now live in.
Welcome to living in the 5th Dimension.
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We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative journey where together, we can make a lasting difference.
Sponsor and Mentor Projects
ChouChou Gomez International Interpretation Services: ChouChou is seeking funding for a home office in underground Nairobi to offer professional interpretation services.
Life-line Support: Providing essential support to eight East African refugees, including four gay men, two lesbian single mothers, and their toddlers, ensuring they have access to food, shelter, clean water, and critical medical treatment.
Joshua Love Creative Fashion Design: Joshua, a talented fashion designer living in Sierra Leone, is seeking funding to set up an underground design studio to create and sell handmade African accessories online.
My website is under construction text me on WhatsApp
+232 31 657 156
Arnold Spring Online Accounting and Bookkeeping Services: Arnold, an accountant by trade, is working to become QuickBooks certified to open a sustainable home office in Nairobi, Kenya.
My website is under construction text me on WhatsApp
+254 715 354 616
Jerry King Virtual Assistant Services: Specializing in writing grants for nonprofits, Jerry is currently living underground in an undisclosed location in Uganda.
My website is under construction text me on WhatsApp
+256 751 872 559
Imagine you’re a partner in a major accounting firm and want to create a micro funding campaign to sponsor 1,000 young LGBTQ African accounting professionals.
Consider how this could raise the vibrational frequency in your firm, with 1,000 brilliant LGBTQ plus Allies coaching, teaching, and mentoring East African refugees.
Let's Talk
To better understand the crisis please watch our 8-min. video with
John Elliott, Ambassador-DMA and
Kintu Martin Cowart, Co-Founder The Diamond Mine Project
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