The Proud Ambassadors Project is moving forward — and PAL Network is proud to be part of it! The first newsletter marks key milestones: from a strong kick-off to the creation of a Training Curriculum and policy brief supporting the mental health and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ youth. This is just the beginning of building stronger...
Lumi has been highlighted as a good practice in the Belgian National Report of the Proud Ambassadors Project, where PAL Network is an active partner. Lumi is a national helpline and online chat service offering confidential mental health support to LGBTQIA+ youth. What started as a grassroots volunteer initiative has grown into a professional service,...
The School & Welzijn Alliance has been recognized as a good practice in the Belgian National Report of the Proud Ambassadors Project, in which PAL Network participates as a partner. This regional initiative in Flanders brings together schools and welfare organizations to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion and well-being in education. Through training, anti-bullying resources, and mental...
One of the standout good practices featured in the Proud Ambassadors project is the Rainbow Houses Network – a collaboration of local organizations in cities like Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Ghent. These Rainbow Houses provide safe spaces, mental health support, legal advice, and community activities for LGBTQIA+ individuals, young people, families, and educators. Beyond local...
Understanding leads to action—and this is where it begins. 📖🌈 As partners in the #ProudAmbassadors project, we’re proud to present the official Policy Brief, a resource created to support professionals working with LGBTQIA+ youth. This document outlines essential policy recommendations aimed at improving the mental health and overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ young people across Europe....
Real inclusion starts with understanding—and understanding starts with education. 📚 As part of the Proud Ambassadors project, we’re working to empower youth workers, psychologists, educators, and support professionals with the tools they need to stand by LGBTQIA+ youth. 🌈 Because every professional who listens, learns, and leads with empathy becomes a link in the chain...
Pride is more than a celebration.It’s a reminder that LGBTQIA+ youth still face barriers to being heard, accepted, and supported—especially when it comes to mental health. 💬💜 At PAL Network, through the Proud Ambassadors project, we’re standing with young people across Europe to create spaces of safety, belonging, and inclusion. This Pride Month, we don’t...