we are village - queer matters
Help us heal and empower queer people and their place in the world! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzXj-I12Ka0
we.are.village in Berlin is creating new ways that queer communities can connect, transform and heal. For the last eight years, we have operated a unique space for queer masculinities and femininities, transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, intersex and other gender non-conforming people.
Our goal is to help queer people create and embrace healthier, better connected and purposeful lives. We do this by nourishing individual and collective growth through working with the body, mindfulness, artistic expression, consent and a range of self-empowering tools and strategies. In the process, we tackle loneliness, lack of self-esteem, intimacy and addiction issues, dealing with discrimination and other intersectional challenges that limit and impact queer lives.
We have created a diverse and continuously adapting program of weekly and monthly events, community evenings, weekend trips as well as art exhibitions, performances, salon discussions and offerings via our online platform.
Although it was never our focus, we have become a model for other cities and countries. We regularly host visitors and participants from all over the world and have seen an increase in international interest from individuals, other organizations, activists, artists, politicians or other practitioners wanting to find out more about our innovative model and methodologies.
Please contribute to our fundraiser that will support this international vision through our Queer Bridges Berlin and Village Academy Training programs.
Download the PDF with our vision, goals and summary of our past successes here!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/66zmtyp86uub1tt/2023-WAV--KL-EN-DIN-A4%20.pdf?dl=0
We very much appreciate your time and attention!
Thank you !!
Kai Ehrhardt
Founder
Fundraisers
Official fundraiser
Make a difference in queer lives
Video Testimonials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzXj-I12Ka0 Over the past year, we.are.village has worked intensely to secure funds to support and expand our offerings for the queer community, locally and internationally. These efforts have been remarkably successful, enabling us to sustainably grow in the future and to offer a wider range of activities and programs. However, we've encountered a new challenge: The funding of these three groundbreaking programs require a match of funds that we raise ourselves. Spaces of Belonging: aims to address loneliness and isolation in the LGBTQIA+ community through self-experiential, creative, and communal activities to create or strengthen a sense of belonging. Queer Bridges: creates inclusive offline and online spaces for queer migrants and people with refugee experiences in Berlin and Germany, supporting them in their social and creative growth. Art Bridge: assists queer artists with migration, exile, or refugee experiences in establishing themselves in Berlin, networking with other creatives, and advancing in their careers Every dollar you donate generates a fivefold value to these projects and ensures our ability to provide unique and transformative experiences to the queer community. Please consider a $23 monthly donation. Of course, if you would prefer to make one donation a year, that would be wonderful. All donations are tax deductible in the US. Thank you very much for your support!
Kai Ehrhardt
Founder of we are village | queer matters
- Raised
- $70,045
- Goal
- $70,000
5 supporters
DonateDonors
Don Shewey1 Robert Seligson1 jeffrey mintzer1 Robert Smith1 Bob Seligson1 James Schlechter1