Here for LGBTQ+ Youth
We are all different,
all together
Belong To is an escape for a few hours to a world that’s slightly more perfect and acceptable.
Daniel (he/him)
Support for Young People
Our support services for young LGBTQ+ people include an informal one-on-one chat service, professional counselling and a drug and alcohol support service.
Get HelpLGBTQ+ Youth Groups
Find an LGBTQ+ youth group close to home. Youth groups are welcoming place to meet other LGBTQ+ young people, share your experiences, hang out, chat and make friends.
Find a GroupSupport for Families
Whether someone in your family has come out as LGBTQ+, or you think your child may be LGBTQ+, we are here for you.
Family Support Service
We offer one-to-one support for families of LGBTQ+ young people all over Ireland.
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Advice for Family Members
Learn about LGBTQ+ identities and how to support a child who comes out.
Learn MoreTraining and Education
At Belong To we support professionals working with LGBTQ+ youth. Through training, we can equip you with the skills to understand what life is like for LGBTQ+ youth today and how you can meet their needs.
LGBTQ+ Quality Mark for Schools
Create an inclusive school environment with our LGBTQ+ Quality Mark accreditation initiative. Learn more about this 18-month journey towards inclusivitiy today!
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Training allows us to equip professionals, organisations and services to understand and meet the needs of LGBTQ+ youth.
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Support Our Work
By raising funds for Belong To, you can make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people across Ireland. All of our work, from LGBTQ+ support services to empowering schools to be LGBTQ+ inclusive, would not be possible without our generous supporters. There are lots of ways that you can raise funds.
Volunteer with Us
Volunteering with Belong To is a great way to meet new people, develop your skill set, have fun, and contribute to making Ireland a place where all LGBTQ+ young people are equal, safe and thriving.
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Make a Difference
Help us make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people. Learn more about how you can raise funds to support our life-saving work.
Learn MoreCampaigning for Change
We raise awareness about the key issues facing LGBTQ+ youth through our communications and campaigns.
#VoteWithPride
What kind of Ireland do you want to live in? Read our LGBTQI+ sector-wide General Election manifesto here.
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Stand Up Awareness Week
Every November, we coordinate Ireland’s biggest LGBTQ+ anti-bullying campaign taking place in schools, youth services and Youthreach centres.
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What’s new?
Cork City Council first to pass motion committing to using factual and accurate information in council discussion and debate
– Motion put forward as part of the #CheckTheFacts campaign to address misinformation in public life – On Monday, 11 November, Cork City Council passed a motion by Councillor Pádraig Rice, a general election candidate in Cork South Central: ‘That this council commits to using factual and accurate information, based on credible sources, in this
… Read moreLGBTQI+ lives must not be used to ‘play politics’ says coalition of LGBTQI+ organisations
A collective of 18 leading LGBTQI+ organisations has today (06.11.2024) launched the first ever LGBTQI+ sector wide manifesto ahead of the upcoming Irish general election. The 18 organisations set out their shared priorities for the new Government, calling on election candidates to commit to ensuring support for and safety of LGBTQI+ communities and not to
… Read moreAlmost 50% of LGBTQ+ post-primary school students in Ireland experience homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying
– Belong To launches 15th annual Stand Up Awareness Week to promote inclusion of LGBTQ+ students – Today (05.10.2024), the national LGBTQ+ youth organisation Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland launched the 15th annual anti-LGBTQ+ bullying campaign, Stand Up Awareness Week. The charity is anticipating the highest level of participation by post-primary schools, Youthreach centres
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