BeLonG To

BeLonG To is an Irish LGBTQ+ youth organisation and registered charity working with and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other LGBTQ+ young people across Ireland. Established in March 2003, it developed from the earlier Dublin youth group OutYouth, which had been run by youth volunteers in association with Gay Switchboard Dublin. Because OutYouth depended heavily on voluntary participation, its activities were not always continuous. In its later period, representatives of the group worked with other LGBT organisations in Dublin and the City of Dublin Youth Services Board to develop a more stable youth-service project. Funding from Ireland's Department of Education enabled the creation of BeLonG To as a dedicated organisation. The organisation's central purpose is to help LGBTQ+ young people feel safe, supported and able to shape their own futures. Its work combines direct youth support with institutional and public advocacy. BeLonG To provides information and advice, crisis counselling and support for LGBTQ+ youth groups. It also works to strengthen the environments in which young people encounter professionals, organisations and public services. Training and education are therefore an important part of its model, helping service providers understand the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people and respond appropriately. BeLonG To's activities include support for youth groups in Ireland and age- or identity-focused groups in Dublin. The groups described in reference material include Under 18's, intended for people aged 14 to 17; Over 18's, for people aged 18 to 23; and IndividualiTy, for people aged 18 to 23 who are transgender or questioning. These groups illustrate the organisation's emphasis on peer connection, age-appropriate support and spaces in which young people can engage with others who share relevant experiences. Alongside its service provision, BeLonG To campaigns for public policy and practice to reflect the voices and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people. Its advocacy role extends beyond individual case support: the organisation seeks to influence how policies are formed and how services operate. In this respect, BeLonG To functions both as a youth-support provider and as a national representative voice for LGBTQ+ youth in Ireland. The organisation's work is Ireland-focused rather than commercial. It is not a listed company and does not present a conventional consumer-product portfolio. Its brand is associated with youth wellbeing, inclusion, community support, education and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy. The available reference material does not identify a founder, current executives, financial figures, parent company or a specific corporate group. Those fields are therefore left unreported rather than inferred.

BeLonG To originated in Dublin's OutYouth group, an earlier LGBTQ+ youth initiative operated by volunteers in conjunction with Gay Switchboard Dublin. The voluntary structure meant that OutYouth's activities could be intermittent. During the group's final years, its members engaged with other LGBT organisations in Dublin and with the City of Dublin Youth Services Board to explore the creation of a more durable youth-service project. That planning process resulted in funding from Ireland's Department of Education. BeLonG To was formed in March 2003 as a dedicated organisation for LGBTQ+ young people. Its creation represented a move from an intermittently operating volunteer youth group toward a more established national service structure. Since its formation, BeLonG To has worked with LGBTQ+ youth throughout Ireland. Its activities have included providing information and advice, offering crisis counselling, supporting LGBTQ+ youth groups and delivering training intended to improve the quality of support available from professionals, organisations and services. The organisation has also maintained an advocacy role, seeking to ensure that public policy and service practice are informed by the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ+ young people. The organisation's Dublin-based group programme includes age-specific provision for young people aged 14 to 17 and 18 to 23, as well as a group for transgender or questioning people aged 18 to 23. These offerings reflect an approach that combines peer support with more specialised spaces for particular age ranges and experiences. BeLonG To is described as Ireland's national organisation for LGBTQ+ young people and operates as a registered charity. The available source material does not provide a complete chronology of leadership changes, funding developments, offices, campaign names or organisational restructurings. Those details are not added here without supporting documentation.

• 2003

  BeLonG To is formed

  [1]BeLonG Toen.wikipedia.org

  Following the development of a new youth-service project by OutYouth, other Dublin LGBT organisations and the City of Dublin Youth Services Board, Department of Education funding enabled BeLonG To to be established in March 2003.

A national Irish LGBTQ+ youth organisation combining direct support, peer-group development, professional training and policy advocacy. BeLonG To positions its work around safety, inclusion, wellbeing and enabling LGBTQ+ young people to participate confidently in their communities and shape their futures.

• Youth support service

  Advice and information

  BeLonG To provides information and advice for LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland. This service forms part of the organisation's broader support model, helping young people access guidance and understand available sources of assistance.

• Counselling service

  Crisis counselling

  The organisation offers crisis counselling for LGBTQ+ youth. It is presented as a direct-support service within BeLonG To's work to help young people navigate difficult circumstances and obtain appropriate support.

• Community and peer support

  Youth-group support

  BeLonG To supports LGBTQ+ youth groups across Ireland and operates or supports Dublin groups serving different age and identity communities. The groups provide structured opportunities for connection and peer support.

• Professional training

  Training and education

  Through training, BeLonG To helps professionals, organisations and services improve their understanding of LGBTQ+ young people's needs. The objective is to make the environments encountered by LGBTQ+ youth more informed and supportive.

• Advocacy

  Policy advocacy

  BeLonG To campaigns for policy formation and organisational practice to reflect the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people. Its advocacy work complements its direct services by addressing the wider systems affecting youth wellbeing and inclusion.

• 2020-06-16

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  Reported: 2020-06-16

  Wowburger launched a limited-edition Pride Sundae for Pride 2020, created in partnership with Ben & Jerry's. Wowburger said it would donate €1 to LGBT+ charity Belong To for every sundae sold; the sundae was available until June 30.

1. 1BeLonG Toen.wikipedia.org
2. 2BeLonG To — official websitebelongto.org
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