Trans Rescue

Trans Rescue is a non-profit helping transgender people to legally and safely escape from dangerous places and situations. Based in the Netherlands, Trans Rescue provides safe, legal options for transgender people to travel out of their country of origin, providing help at various stages, such as leaving an abusive home and moving into a hotel,Continue reading “Trans Rescue”

Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal is a non-profit organisation working to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ and HIV+ people in the United States. Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organisation whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people, and everyone living with HIV, through impact litigation,Continue reading “Lambda Legal”

UK Black Pride

UK Black Pride is Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. UK Black Pride produces an annual celebration during Pride month, as well as a variety of activities throughout the year in and around the UK, which also promote and advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and intellectualContinue reading “UK Black Pride”

Trans Lifeline

A non-profit organisation, Trans Lifeline is a peer support and crisis hotline for transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming people in the USA and Canada. Run by and for trans, gender nonconforming and non-binary people, Trans Lifeline offers emotional and financial support to those in crisis. Trans Lifeline provides a hotline for trans people in EnglishContinue reading “Trans Lifeline”

Akt (formerly the Albert Kennedy Trust)

Akt is a UK charity supporting young LGBTQ+ people who live in hostile environments, face the risk of homelessness or are currently experiencing homelessness. Established in 1989 as the Albert Kennedy Trust (now Akt) provides emergency accommodation and support, support from mentors, life skills training, peer support and more for LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25. HowContinue reading “Akt (formerly the Albert Kennedy Trust)”

Terrence Higgins Trust

The Terrence Higgins Trust is an HIV and sexual health charity based in the United Kingdom. The Terrence Higgins Trust provides testing services for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, campaigns for HIV funding and relationships and sex education and supports people living with HIV and other sexual health conditions. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “Terrence Higgins Trust”

Stimul Moscow

Stimul provides free legal counsel for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones in Moscow, Russia. Launched in 2015, Stimul is a non-governmental organisation that provides free legal advice, assistance and representation in court for LGBTQ+ people in Moscow. It also carries out criminal and civil proceedings and appeals on LGBTQ+ issues to the European CourtContinue reading “Stimul Moscow”

LGBT Health and Wellbeing

LGBT Health and Wellbeing is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ people in Scotland, UK. LGBT Health and Wellbeing provides online resources, social events and support services to the LGBTQ+ community in Scotland, aiming to reduce social isolation, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and improve community wellbeing. How You Can Help Time: A few hours +Continue reading “LGBT Health and Wellbeing”

Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is an American LGBTQ+ rights non-profit, focussing on advocacy and political lobbying. Established in 1980, the organisation was primarily a fund for supporting pro-fairness congressional candidates. The organisation has evolved and grown to become one of the largest and most politically engaged voting blocs in the US. The HRC supportsContinue reading “Human Rights Campaign”

Stonewall

Stonewall is a UK-based charity that works for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 1989, Stonewall works to create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. They are active in parliamentary lobbying, and provide advice and support for the LGBTQ+ community within workplaces, schools and colleges. How You CanContinue reading “Stonewall”

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a US-based charity providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ people under 25. The Trevor Project provides phone, online chat and text messaging services for LGBTQ youth during times of crisis. They also provide community resources and training programmes for schools, universities and more. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “The Trevor Project”