UNDP  works to reduce inequalities and social exclusion that drive the HIV epidemic and other poor health outcomes, while promoting inclusive and effective governance for health. Across Africa and globally, this includes a strong focus on populations who experience marginalization due to their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics, as well as other intersecting vulnerabilities.

The #WeBelongAfrica programme is a regional umbrella initiative that brings together a portfolio of UNDP-led projects and partnerships working to advance inclusive governance, human rights and equitable health outcomes in the region. It integrates the Inclusive Governance Initiative, the Southern Africa Young Key Populations Inclusion Initiative, the Power of Prevention project, and the Africa-focused work under the LGBTI Inclusion Index initiative. 

Together, these initiatives support governments, regional institutions and communities across sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen accountability, participation and inclusion of LGBTI+ people and key populations disproportionately affected by HIV. Through dialogue, evidence generation and community-led advocacy, #WeBelongAfrica helps foster more inclusive laws, more responsive public services, and social norms that affirm the rights, dignity and lived realities of marginalized populations.

The programme is supported by a range of partners and donors. The Inclusive Governance Initiative is supported by the Government of Sweden, while the Southern Africa Young Key Populations Inclusion Initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mozambique.  The LGBTI Inclusion Index is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the Power of Prevention project is supported by the Gates Foundation.