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In 2023, our Pride theme is Pride Across Borders. We are fundraising to support the work of Say It Loud Club, the community for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.
Say It Loud Club help people who have fled their home as they identify as LGBTQ+. The charity helps through providing one-on-one mentoring, workshops, social events, peer support, and referral to partner organisations for legal, financial, health and housing support. Their vision is for a world where LGBTQ+ people can express their sexuality and gender identity safely and with pride. Until this is possible, we believe the UK should provide a place of safety for LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers, providing an environment in which everyone can flourish as their true self.
How can your donations help?
£5 could help an LGBTQ+ refugee attend a social event for the first time, where they will meet their new community.
£10 can refer an LGBTQ+ refugee to a solicitor with expertise in asylum on the grounds of sexuality.
£20 means we can find psychological support for an LGBTQ+ refugee to help them recover from trauma.
£50 covers a workshop for up to 80 LGBTQ+ refugees, on topics ranging from accessing a GP to coming out.
£100 gives an LGBTQ+ refugee emotional support and advocacy during their immigration tribunal.
£500 pays for 12 one-to-one mentoring sessions for a new member.