About us:
Since the beginning of their drag belly dancing performance, Dancing Queer, Shrouk has been donating part of her booking fee to ensure she can contribute to enhancing the safety of the LGBT+ community in her country of birth.
Now, this work has cumulated in the foundation of the Shrouk El-Attar Trust (SEAT). Proceeds from performances, lectures, merchandise sales, and donations are given to individuals who have requested help, fundraising initiatives, and local associations that give mental health and housing support, creating safe spaces for LGBT+ communities. Aid and empowerment are provided to people in Egypt and the surrounding region, as well as those in the community who live abroad.
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In 2020, SEAT was founded to support the international LGBT+ Middle Eastern and North African communities. Many LGBT+ Arabs face a particular challenge, simply existing can often lead to imprisonment, and it is still common to be met with violence. SEAT provides content and direct aid in these communities. To date, we have been able to support safer housing, funding small businesses, and funds for gender-affirming surgery. But many urgent cases go unsupported because we lack access to unrestricted funds in time.
In front of a picture of the Great Sphynx, the SEAT logo and a Progress Pride flag top red, rounded test that reads “Christmas fundraiser”. Beneath it, white text with a red shadow reads “help vulnerable LGBT+ people in Egypt this winter”.
Raising funds for each case can mean that people are needlessly on the streets or in dangerous situations for more extended periods. In 2024, let's make sure this does not happen. By supporting our fundraiser, you have the power to be a part of someone's chosen family and help us have some unrestricted funds in 2024 to support urgent cases as quickly as we can.
Regardless of how big or small, your money will directly help LGBT+ people in Egypt and the MENA region. Thank you from everyone at SEAT <3 ️️⚧️✊
The Shrouk El-Attar Trust (SEAT) is a registered charity (reg: 1196456) that has been set up by Shrouk to primarily support the LGBT+ community in Egypt and other surrounding nations.
Since the beginning of their drag belly dancing performance, Dancing Queer, Shrouk has been donating part of her booking fee to ensure she can contribute to enhancing the safety of the LGBT+ community in her country of birth.
Donations are possible through PayPal (please click the “donate” button below), or if you would prefer, by transferring directly to SEAT on the following details:
IBAN: GB83CAFB40524000035778 | SWIFT/BIC: CAFBGB21 | Account Number: 00035778 | Sort Code: 405240 | Account Name: Shrouk El-Attar.
Logo by Tahsina Banu-Cook , founder Smashing STEMeotypes
Music by Soufian Saihi