Recommendations Utilisation of Electronic platforms GALZ could facilitate the creation of a secure, accessible, easy to use online platforms, e.g chat rooms, to hold discussions about HIV and other pertinent issues. The GALZ website could also be used to churn out more information resources, in particular that which used to be distributed via printed IEC materials. Improve efficiency of information dissemination The organisation needs to improve the efficiency of information dissemination after raids have taken place. This would go a long way in addressing some of the speculation that is rife within the community. Delays in releasing information only further fuels the speculation, creating animosity within the community Crises Committee GALZ needs to establish a crises committee that would help in coordinating responses in the event of raids. Usually, individuals panic and people scattered in the confusion that some members fail to get assistance. Media engagement GALZ needs to be aggressive about engaging the media to report objectively and positively on LGBTI issues, rather than fuelling homophobia. They also need to engage the media on sensitisation of the society on violence. 51 An Assessment of the impact of state sanctioned and unsanctioned raids on GALZ premises and gatherings