PlanetRomeo Foundation

Lighthouse NGO

Lighthouse NGO is specifically reaching out to LGBTI teenagers, providing them with social support, as well as psychological and legal assistance.

Lighthouse gives them the help they need by facilitating an online safe space and social internet group, where they can get advice, as well as give mutual support. Next to that, they set up a telephone help line and developed educational and self-help materials.

Project results

  • A hotline for LGBTI teenagers was established;
  • Outreach materials was developed and handed out to partner organizations and allies;
  • Their LGBTI Teens Union group expanded from 30 to 150 participants.

Organization
Lighthouse NGO
Where
Kyiv, Ukraine

Project
Work with LGBT youth in Ukraine: the first steps
Grant awarded
€ 3,254 - Q1, 2016
Theme
Education, Safety & Shelter