Al-Ghurbaah Foundation was founded in September 2018 and spearheaded by Imam Muhsin Hendricks. After 23 years of activism, there was a need for a renewed vision and a different way of working that would require fewer resources and create a more significant impact. There is still a need for queer Muslims locally and internationally to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation and gender identity. Therefore the organization will continue to provide support and safety wherever it can. The Foundation is a non-profit organization established for the following public benefit objectives:
