The Silver Lining Foundation - Addressing Violence and LGBT Youth Support in Trinidad and Tobago

IDAHOBIT 2020

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Brandon Kalyan

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2020 Despite our current challenging circumstances, May 17th 2020 marks 30 years since the World Health Organisation’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder. We at The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) are proud to stand in solidarity with other LGBTI organisations and the LGBTI community, both regionally as well as globally, to break the silence and speak out against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Today reminds us of SLF’s core…

Free & Private Counselling for LGBT+ & Family

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Brandon Kalyan

Sign up today for our FREE service designed uniquely for LGBTI persons or their family members to receive private counselling with trained professionals.⁣⁣Available in-person and or electronically, allow us to provide our community with a flexible environment to unburden your daily struggles.⁣⁣Enquire Today:⁣Email – hello@slftt.org or⁣Call Us – +1 (868) 470-1967*⁣⁣An initiative made possible through the financial support by the European Union and Sexual Culture of Justice project.⁣…

A Letter of Restraint performed by Sasha Ann-Moses

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Brandon Kalyan

Sasha Ann-Moses sings her calypso about how a restraining order being an ineffectual piece of paper and not making a difference to people facing #domesticviolence. Watch the full performance on our Facebook library or YouTube channel, search for: ‘The Silver Lining Foundation’. #IWD2020 #IWD #GenerationEquality⁣⁣‘A Letter of Restraint’ performed by Sasha-Ann Moses⁣Written and composed by Lawrence Percival⁣Produced by Junior “IBO” Joseph⁣© 2020 Hosted by: @iwdtt✍️+📹: @brandonkalyan…

16 Days of Activism with IGDS Ignite

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Brandon Kalyan

As a part of the 16 Days of Activism, the student group, IGDS Ignite (Institute for Gender and Development Studies, St. Augustine Unit) raised awareness of sexual street harassment by Chalking Back! The Silver Lining Foundation stands in solidarity with the CATCALLS project and their #feminist activism. Women, girls and #LGBTI persons are catcalled and harassed publicly every day. A significant part of the #activism was education around recognizing what entails consent and knowing when consent is given or not.…

SLF Commemorates #BlueShirtDay with Launch of Anti-Bullying School Survey

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Earl Edmund

MEDIA RELEASE 06.10.19 Monday October 7, 2019 is designated as World Day of Bullying Prevention or #BlueShirtDay. On this day, students, teachers, staff and all other allies are encouraged to wear blue to raise awareness of the need for action to end bullying in our schools. In 2018, The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) launched the 2016 Trinidad and Tobago School Climate Survey Report on Bullying and Gender-Based Violence in secondary schools across Trinidad and Tobago. This study was the first…

A Smile and a Safe Space For George

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Earl Edmund

George Kazanjian was a bright, wonderful soul. Kind and caring, he had a smile that warmed the hearts of many. George, unfortunately, took his life eight years ago on this day. We take this opportunity to remember and celebrate George, also reflecting on how this bright and wonderful soul’s light was tragically an unfortunately snuffed out due to societal pressures and occurrences of the plague of bullying. George’s passing ignited a spark in us, a spark that has now become…

Bring Back the 90’s | Karaoke Fundraiser VII

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Brandon Kalyan

We thank all of our loyal supporters who celebrated our nation’s independence along with our annual karaoke and fundraiser event.We brought back the 90’s in style!Specials thanks go out to our venue partners at Studio Lounge (@studio145bar) who has been with us since the very beginning…

Miss Queen of Queens 2019

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Brandon Kalyan

Six delegates compete in the art of gender-illusions for the chance to claim the historic title of Miss Queen of Queens 2019. Produced by: Miss Queen of Queens Pageant Company – Trinidad & Tobago…

What Pride Means to Me

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Earl Edmund

A loyal supporter wrote and submitted this piece to us. With his permission, we share the story of what Pride means to him, in his words. If you would like your story to be featured, please contact us via email. **************************** WHAT PRIDE MEANS TO ME Written by: Scott Marchack Photos by: Cathy Bain When I came out as gay, I’ll admit – it was difficult for me. My family, my school and my religion did not accept me…

DIVA Returns 2019

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Brandon Kalyan

With much anticipation DIVA returns: the ultimate drag talent competition in Trinidad where performers use their imagination and creativity to showcase their costumes, lip-sync and dance performances for cash prizes. Directed By: Raymond Choo KongCo-directed by Anthony Medina & Mervyn de GoeasProduced by Pride TT In loving memory of Gregory Singh & Raymond Choo Kong N/B: Due to technical limitations, we apologize for any technical difficulties experienced during this recording. ✍+📹: @brandonkalyan…

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