We aim to address the root causes of discrimination, harassment, and suicide by initiating authentic, purposeful dialogue and providing education on gender and orientation.  Consider these statistics: 50% of bullying incidents in elementary and middle school are based on gender and orientation slurs. 43% of Miami-Dade students see or experience anti-gay physical violence in schools. 80% of youth harassed as gay in school identify as heterosexual. And 90% of school shootings involve boys taunted with anti-gay epithets.

People have traditionally addressed concerns related to these statistics as political or advocacy issues. But we see this as a safety and public health issue that needs to be addressed by the entire community.

Our Values

• COMMUNICATION – Honoring and welcoming all people; listening to others for the difference they want to make, and speaking to the difference that they can make in the world to keep youth safe.
• CONTRIBUTION – A commitment to make a positive impact.
• EXCELLENCE – A commitment to continually inquire and search to expand knowledge and expertise on gender, orientation, communication, and community-based solutions.
• LEADERSHIP – Sharing our knowledge and experience of what works to create more leadership in the world.
• PERFORMANCE – A commitment to produce win/win results everywhere we go, so all people—no matter their personal viewpoints—are included in fulfilling a common purpose.