The Israel Gay Youth organization was established in 2002, as part of the Israeli national GLBT association, that, in order to provide social support net to LGBT and questioning teens. Since then, the organization grew and is now operating about 40 different programs, in more than 25 cities and local authorities. In addition, IGY operates different leadership and outreach programs, designed to empower our teens, and train them to be the future leaders of not only the gay community, but the entire Israeli society.
IGY operates social and support groups that meet weekly in 24 Israeli communities, providing a welcoming environment where LGBTQ youth can explore sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
In the year 2009, a Youth Lounge was established, in a goal to broaden the assistance for the youth. The purpose of the lounge is to be an open space for the youth. In the lounge they can talk to volunteering counselors in a supportive atmosphere.
You "sound" tired, although exhilerated by all that you have seen and all you have met. I hope you have a little down time after the CBST people leave and you and Bonnie are on your own.
ReplyDeleteWhen does that happen?
Wll you keep blogging on the rest of your trip?
An inquiring mind wants to know.