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World Anti-Bullying Day 2023

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Earl Edmund

Designated by the United Nations on May 4 annually, World Anti-Bullying Day is a commemorative day to pledge support for ending bullying in schools. While the signs are sometimes apparent and willful, the effects are often silent and are noticed too late. World Anti-Bullying Day is a day that reminds us to raise awareness about this social ill and to defend anyone – regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, age or any other physical attribute – facing discrimination,…

Transgender Day of Visibility 2023

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Earl Edmund

Today, on Transgender Day Of Visibility, we stand with our transgender and gender-diverse friends in celebrating their existence. Everywhere and every day, we are reminded that our community is beautiful, strong and resilient. With even more representation today than ever before, we must be reminded that harmful anti-trans sentiments and violence are still prevalent, which can cause infringement of their rights as human beings. There is power in unity and positivity. Transgender and gender-diverse people have been some of the…

IWD 2023 – #EmbraceEquity

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Earl Edmund

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a celebration of womanhood, acknowledging and concentrating efforts on educating society on how we can break glass ceilings and bridge the gender gap. Celebrated annually on March 8th, IWD is a day to celebrate and reflect on societal advancements towards gender equality and mobilize efforts to create a diverse and inclusive, gender-equal world. SLF’s foundational pillars of support, education and advocacy all lend to the ideals of building stronger families, creating safer classrooms and fostering…

Celebrating 11 Years

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Earl Edmund

Today, we celebrate our continued drive to empower youth, build stronger families and create safer classrooms. Today, we celebrate 11 years of support, education and advocacy. What started as a dream, a hope in the minds of a group of committed young people, motivated to build a better, safer society for LGBTQIA+ people stands today, 11 years later, as a recognised, respectable and dynamic organisation, tasked with a continued push for safe spaces where LGBTQIA+ people feel seen, heard, valued,…

Holiday Message 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Earl Edmund

A new year brings new signs of hope. The holidays can be tough for LGBTQI+ people, especially those who may be challenged in living their truth and their authentic lives in environments that may potentially be harmful. Today, and every day, we hold space for you. We continue to fight for you and champion your cause to make Trinidad & Tobago a better, safer and more equitable place. We have been blessed to have your unending and unwavering support for…

For Immediate Release September 22nd, 2022 CHAGUANAS (September 22nd, 2022) — The Silver Lining Foundation (SLF) is pleased to announce the nomination of our comprehensive sex education (CSE) project “My Maxi” for Best Film As Decided by a Youth Jury and Best Trinidad & Tobago Film at the 2022 Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. Commissioned by SLF as a part of our “CSE? Say Less!” campaign advocating for comprehensive sex education for all, “My Maxi” is a short narrative film…

SLF x TTFF2022

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Earl Edmund

📣 SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING! 📣 Commissioned as part of our “CSE? Say Less!” campaign, championing comprehensive sex education, “My Maxi” is up for consideration by the 2022 Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival in not just one but TWO categories: 🏆 Best Film as Decided by a Youth Jury 🏆 Best Trinidad & Tobago Film Directed by Andrei Pierre, this short film tells the story of Marcus, who becomes inspired to #ConvertHurt and build #StrongerFamilies by talking about his sexual…

Join our Peer Support Network!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Earl Edmund

Are you or anyone you know an LGBTQI+ person between the age of 15 and 21 and would like to become a peer mentor? This Pride, The Silver Lining Foundation is pleased to launch our newest project: the Peer Support Network, a programme seeking to empower young LGBTQIA+ people through a series of workshops to bring resolution to their own issues in a safe space with their peers by removing the stigma and isolation that young people may feel. The…

Father’s Day 2022

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Earl Edmund

June can be a celebratory month for LGBTQIA+ parents. On top of Pride, which reminds us of our community history and acts as a renewed call for continued support, Father’s Day is also a time to call for greater inclusion and awareness of diverse families. It is a time for us to acknowledge the father figures in our lives and the evolving role of fathers everywhere. Parenthood is something that may feel like a foreign concept to some LGBTQIA+ people,…

Happy Pride 2022!

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Earl Edmund

June is celebrated globally as Pride Month, a month dedicated to togetherness, reflection and a celebration of achievements in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality and inclusion. Birthed as a response to years of discrimination, inequality and injustice, Pride is, by virtue, an act of resistance against discrimination and violence towards LGBTQIA+ people by way of celebrating our existence. Globally, the past few decades have ushered in some progress in the pursuit of equality and recognition of LGBTQIA+ rights, thanks largely…

World Anti-Bullying Day 2023

Tag Archives: Support

World Anti-Bullying Day 2023

Transgender Day of Visibility 2023

IWD 2023 – #EmbraceEquity

Celebrating 11 Years

Holiday Message 2022

MEDIA RELEASE: SLF CSE Project Nominated by TTFF

SLF x TTFF2022

Join our Peer Support Network!

Father’s Day 2022

Happy Pride 2022!

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