The Proud Ambassadors initiative has entered an inspiring new phase — the development of the “Proud Ambassadors Training Curriculum”! This essential resource, co-developed with our partners including PAL Network, will empower youth workers, educators, and professionals across Europe with the knowledge and tools to better support LGBTQIA+ young people. The Curriculum will feature 8 thematic...
Wallonia’s LGBTQIA+ Action Plan (2020–2024) drives regional inclusion and equality! Launched by the Walloon Regional Government, this action plan sets out practical measures to combat discrimination and improve inclusion across healthcare, employment, and education. Focused on regional needs, it addresses access to services in rural areas and strengthens support networks for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Midterm reviews...
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...
