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

#RaiseTheFlag

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Earl Edmund

Written by: Scott Marchack (@thepsychtivist) “To the world – you were cruel to a great extent, but I forgive.” These were the last words written by Sarah Hegazi before taking her own life. Middle Eastern laws that criminalise “sexual deviance” and “debauchery” together with Egyptian president Abdel Fatah Al-Sissi’s clampdown on free expression have been used to target and arrest queer persons. After her arrest for raising a pride flag at a concert in Cairo, Hegazi was allegedly tortured and sexually assaulted. She sought asylum in Canada, where her trauma reached its peak. And across…

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.…

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…

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…

Celebrating Raymond Choo Kong

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Brandon Kalyan

Members of the #LGBTQIA community and allies join in to celebrate the life and influence made by the theatre icon, thespian and LGBT advocate Mr Raymond Choo Kong. Mr Choo Kong was 69 when he was found murdered at his Arima home on July 15. This touching memorial was hosted by Pride TT and The Little Carib Theatre. 📹: Brandon Nicholas Kalyan…

#ConvertHurt: Ending Conversion Therapy

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Brandon Kalyan

The launch of our #ConvertHurt: Ending “Conversion Therapy” campaign. “Conversion Therapy,” sometimes known as “reparative therapy,” is a range of dangerous and discredited practices that falsely claim to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Part of the campaign premiered the local biographical documentary of Jessica Joseph and her experience with this unique form of persecution. The documentary is funded by our partners at Interarts Foundation, Decides TT and the European Union in Trinidad and Tobago. Special…

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