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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.

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

COGAM - Colectivo LGTBi+ de Madrid
COGAM - Colectivo LGTBi+ de Madrid

COGAM - Colectivo LGTBi+ de Madrid

The Madrid-based organisation supports the LGBTQ+ community. It provides expert legal, psychological and medical assistance, as well as employment support. The team offers HIV and hepatitis C testing, provides information about PrEP and runs support groups.

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

Genres Pluriels
Genres Pluriels

Genres Pluriels

This Belgian organisation supports trans-, inter- and gender-fluid people. The team offers counselling, mutual support groups and practical workshops. The organisation’s work includes helping people find inclusive medical and psychological support, as well as running educational training sessions.

For those abroad Belgium Psychological support Sexual health Community and events Information and media

Fondation Le Refuge
Fondation Le Refuge

Fondation Le Refuge

The French foundation provides shelter and support to young LGBTQ+ people aged 18 to 25. The team helps those who have been victims of violence or left homeless because of their identity. The organisation offers emergency accommodation and a 24-hour support line via telephone and text message.

For those abroad France Psychological support Legal assistance Housing and shelter Material support Community and events