RainbowYOUTH Blog
Welcome to the RY Blog, a supportive space where we share inspiring stories, insightful resources, and important community updates. Our posts, crafted by our dedicated team, aim to empower and connect LGBTQ+ youth.
Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Catch Up on All the Queer Joy & Highlights!
February Updates: Happy Auckland Pride Month! From vibrant celebrations to moments of resistance, this month has been a powerful reminder of our community’s strength. As we honour Pride’s roots, we stand together in solidarity, resilience, and joy—uplifting each other and keeping the spirit of Pride alive.
We're Back, Just in Time for Pride! Here's What's Coming Up 🏳️🌈
January updates - Our new year is off to an amazing start! January started off with Taranaki Queer Camp in full action and our services back to normal, setting us up for an exciting year ahead. February marks Auckland Pride Month, and we’re thrilled to bring back Dress With Pride, one of our most popular events of the year. Plus, we’ll be at Big Gay Out, so be sure to stop by and say hi! Join us in celebrating Pride across Tāmaki Makaurau with incredible events happening all month long. Keep scrolling to find out more!
November Updates!
Welcome to our November Updates!
This month we celebrated Trans Week of Awareness (TWOA) with some educational and exciting events happening throughout the regions. We also joined the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti in different regions throughout the motu to show our support and stand in solidarity. Here's a recap of everything we achieved during this month!
15th April 2024 - RY UPDATE
Our mission to support queer and takatāpui rangatahi to know who they are and be who they are has been unwavering since RainbowYOUTH was established in 1989. We are committed to ensuring that our mission and our focus on rangatahi can continue long into the future. Our focus on our rangatahi is unwavering, and it is our priority to serve our community that will guide us through these challenging times.
Our love letter to our community.
The kaimahi at RainbowYOUTH have been disheartened by the increasing transphobic discourse in Aotearoa and around the world. For many of us, the bigotry and racism that we have faced personally is what has led us to take up this work in service of our communities. While we acknowledge the part these experiences have played in our lives, experiencing bigotry and racism should never have to feel like a ‘rite of passage’ for young people in order for them to live their lives.