Our Approach
Core Objectives
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Representation: Document the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people across diverse cultures, identities and environments.
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Visibility: Bring under-represented stories into mainstream awareness.
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Empathy & Education: Foster understanding and challenge misconceptions through intimate, personal narratives.
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Preservation: Archive LGBTQ+ histories that are often erased or overlooked.
Global Scope
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Ensure cultural and geographic diversity.
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Include urban, rural, affluent and marginalised voices.
Ethical Approach
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Commitment to informed consent, safety and respectful storytelling.
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Prioritise the dignity and autonomy of each participant.
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Acknowledge the risks and realities LGBTQ+ individuals face, especially in hostile regions.
Storytelling Philosophy
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Centre LGBTQ+ voices as experts of their own lives.
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Reveal truth through lived emotion, resilience and nuance.
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Use high-quality visual storytelling to highlight both struggles and joy.
Impact Goals
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Shift public opinion by creating emotional and intellectual engagement.
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Provide a tool for advocacy, education and cultural change.
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Inspire solidarity across borders and identities.
Long-Term Vision
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Build a lasting archive of LGBTQ+ testimonies.
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Partner with education institutions, museums, festivals and activist groups to ensure the stories reach broad audiences.
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Evolve into a platform for future projects focusing global queer voices.