Active allies are essential to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ young people. They do more than express support, they take intentional, tangible action to build spaces where LGBTQ+ young people feel safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

That’s why we’ve released our new Active Allyship Resource Guide, informed by LGBTQ+ young people and adult experts, on the everyday and long-term commitments we can each make to build kind, brave, and inclusive communities.

Why Your Support Matters

• More than 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ young people have experienced bullying or teasing online due to their identity
• 60% report feelings of loneliness
• Only 1 in 3 have access to spaces that feel very kind or affirming

LGBTQ+ young people who have access to supportive spaces report nearly half the rate of depression compared to those who don’t. Kind support, both in-person and online, has the power to change lives.

“Sometimes I just feel like I have a group of tiny friends in my pocket, which makes me feel less alone.” — White/Latine transgender nonbinary young adult

What You’ll Find in the Guide

The Active Allyship Resource Guide brings together research, expert recommendations, and actions from LGBTQ+ young people themselves. Inside, you’ll find:

• Simple steps you can take this week, like auditing your media, learning LGBTQ+ history, and signaling allyship to show you are a safe space for LGBTQ+ young people in your community.
• Long-term advocacy efforts you can join to champion LGBTQ+ leadership in your communities, stay strong in the face of disinformation, and change your environments for the better–online and offline.
• Trusted, vetted resources and partner organizations where you can find even more information and ways you can take action.

Together, we can and will build a world where every young person feels affirmed, celebrated, and supported.