Join us to Strike Out Homophobia

 Join us for Strike out Homophobia and help us raise funds for the Youth Project.

75% of LGBTQ students and 95% of transgender students feel unsafe at school. 

6 out of 10 LGBTQ students report being verbally harassed about their sexual orientation. 
1 in 4 LGB students are physically harassed about their sexual orientation

                                                -EGALE's Canadian School Climate Survey(2011). 

Homophobia and transphobia are real problems in schools across Nova Scotia. The Youth Project works hard to combat these issues - in addition to support services, community outreach, and safe social spaces for LGBTQ youth, the Youth Project provides many school programs and services:

Education

• Each year we host over 500 anti-homophobia workshops in classrooms across Nova Scotia, for grades 4-12.
• We provide professional development opportunities for teachers, youth workers, social workers, and healthcare professionals, and more!

Resources and Visibility

• We offer resources, guides and materials for making classrooms and learning environment welcoming for LGBTQ students and teachers.
• Maintain an Ally Card Program that connects students with safe and supportive teachers and admin.

Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs)

• Help schools start, strengthen, and maintain GSAs.
• Operate and maintain a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Network that connects GSAs across the province.
• Provide leadership training and team building opportunities for GSA students.
• Host an annual provincial GSA Conference attended by over 250 students and teachers.

To keep these important services going we need your help.

Sign up today with your team or as an individual to participate! Once registered, you can login to your account to customize your Personal & Team donation pages; send emails; manage offline pledges; and view the status of your Personal & Team fundraising efforts. 

Are you a Corporate Group with multiple teams? To register your Corporate Group, please send an email to youthproject@youthproject.ns.ca or call (902) 429-5429 with your contact information. Once your group is registered, your team leaders will be able to select your Company's name when creating their teams.

Would you like to sponsor a friend or family member? Click "Sponsor a Participant" above to find the person and/or team you would like to support.