we are village - queer matters

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

See some testimonials from our community members . Help us raise $60,000 to secure next year’s programs: every dollar you give unlocks 5x the impact. we are village is one of Germany's most active LGBTQIA+ community organizations, offering over 600 events every year, with half of them completely free. From workshops on connection and touch, to programs supporting queer migrants and displaced people, to movement classes, retreats, and spaces designed with mental wellbeing in mind: Village creates a space for queer belonging. But to continue this work and to unlock critical grants for next year we must raise $60,000 (about 15% of our annual budget) in the next 3 months. Here’s why your donation matters so much: Your gift multiplies. Many of the grants we rely on require a 20% matching contribution. That means every $1 you give unlocks $5 in impact for LGBTQIA+ people across Germany. Your gift keeps our spaces accessible. Donations allow us to: Offer hundreds of free or low-cost community events to the LGBTQIA+ community Support underrepresented community members through programs like Queer Bridges Train over 100 facilitators, support 80 volunteers, and grow our reach with a dedicated core team of 10 Your gift fuels real stories of change. Behind every event is someone who found friendship, healing, confidence, or a sense of home for the first time. Participants often tell us that Village is a unique place where they can explore themselves in a non-judgmental way. In 2024, our commitment to community-building was recognized with an award for excellence in social entrepreneurship. With your help, we can grow even further. How you can help. If Village’s mission resonates with you, we invite you to make a tax-deductible donation through Every.org . Monthly donation — Even $15/month helps us pay facilitators to keep the space clean and welcoming.. One-time donation — Every contribution counts. Your support directly strengthens the LGBTQIA+ community, expands visibility, and ensures that Village remains a home for connection, self-expression, and collective care. Thank you. Thank you for supporting the work of we are village | queer matters gemeinnützige GmbH . Your generosity helps us create and grow together.