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Directory of organisations

Support services are subject to change – please check directly with the relevant organisations. In an emergency, contact any non-governmental Belarusian organisation. The list includes public initiatives; if necessary, they can put you in contact with non-public ones.

Directory of organisations

Support services are subject to change – please check directly with the relevant organisations. In an emergency, contact any non-governmental Belarusian organisation. The list includes public initiatives; if necessary, they can put you in contact with non-public ones.

DGTI e.V.
DGTI e.V.

DGTI e.V.

The organisation protects the rights of trans, intersex, non-binary and agender people in Germany. The team issues an additional identity card, the Ergänzungsausweis, which allows people to use their chosen name before their official documents are changed. Their work also includes psychosocial counselling and certification of medical facilities.

For those abroad Germany Help for trans-people

Them
Them

Them

An American online publication covering news, culture and politics relevant to the LGBTQ+ community. The platform publishes in-depth analysis and personal stories about the lives of queer and trans people.

For those in Belarus For those abroad USA Information and media

The 519
The 519

The 519

A centre supporting LGBTQ+ people in Canada, helping them settle in and find housing. The team offers free counselling, employment programmes and support groups for families and young people. The organisation also runs sporting and cultural events.

For those abroad Canada Psychological support Sexual health Legal assistance Housing and shelter Violence protection Material support Community and events Art and culture

Qaravan
Qaravan

Qaravan

An organisation supporting LGBTQ+ people who have emigrated to the US from Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The team helps with settling in and provides guides on paperwork, housing and employment. Its activities include providing legal and emergency assistance, as well as running psychological and peer-to-peer support groups.

For those abroad USA Psychological support Sexual health Inclusive med. assistance Legal assistance Community and events