Gay Refugee Struggling to Survive Please help me
My name is Yaser i am gay I have no support or resources left to survive.
In Iraq, I had a small business and was trying to live safely, but everything collapsed because of my sexual orientation. I was forced to marry a woman, and when I refused, my father — who is a militia member — beat me violently. I received death threats from my family and armed men in my area. Staying in Iraq meant being killed.
I had to leave my business, my home, and my whole life behind just to save my life.
In Iraq, the law is against LGBTQ+ people, and being gay can lead to up to 15 years in prison. I lived every day in fear for my life. I knew that if I stayed, I would be killed or jailed.
I escaped urgently to Lebanon on 28 September 2025 because it does not require a visa. I arrived with nothing but my documents, hoping for safety — but I found myself completely alone.
Since arriving in Lebanon, I have received no help at all.
I contacted many organizations (Helem, Mosaic, NRC, IRAP, and others), but every one of them told me they cannot help me. I have no income, no protection, and no support.
I spent all the money I had just to survive the first weeks.
Now I am completely out of money.
The food I eat is sometimes unsafe, but I have no other choice. I urgently need medicine, but I cannot afford it. I often stay hungry because I cannot buy food.
I am asking for your support because I am fighting every day just to stay alive.
“In Lebanon, I have been living in severe psychological distress and deep depression. I am completely alone with no family support, no friends, and no one to help me. My situation has become extremely difficult, and I have been struggling every day to survive both emotionally and physically. The isolation, fear, and lack of safety have had a serious negative impact on my mental health. I have no stable support system and no safe environment, which puts me at high risk and makes my daily life unbearable.”
I am living in Lebanon without legal status. I cannot work or go outside because I am afraid of being found by my family, who have threatened me due to my sexual orientation. I am completely alone, isolated,
Your donation will help me with:
Food
Rent
Basic needs (electricity, water)
Medication and transportation
Even a small donation can help me survive until I find a safe long-term solution.
Thank you for reading my story and for helping me in this life-threatening situation.
