A charity is an organisation created to raise money and awareness to help and support specific causes, diseases, or groups of people in need. A charity is typically a non-profit organisation. Any donated money is spent only on the charity’s activities and principal objectives. Charitable organisations can range from helping the homeless to cancer awareness. In 2021, it was estimated that there would be over 1.3 million registered charities worldwide
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"Charity sees the need, not the cause."
A charity is an organisation created to raise money and awareness to help and support specific causes, diseases, or groups of people in need. A charity is typically a non-profit organisation. Any donated money is spent only on the charity’s activities and principal objectives. Charitable organisations can range from helping the homeless to cancer awareness. In 2021, it was estimated that there would be over 1.3 million registered charities worldwide.
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
- Non-profit organisations
- Raise money and awareness for specific causes
- Registered charities range from cancer awareness to homeless shelters
- It is estimated that there are over 1.3 million registered charities worldwide
- There are around 20 well-known LGBTQIA+ related charities; however, hundreds can be found across the globe
- According to studies, LGBT individuals are more likely to experience depression or anxiety compared to their heterosexual counterparts
- The majority of well-known charities offer dedicated telephone and email hotlines to support the LGBTQIA+ community
- There are dedicated charities providing advocacy and support within countries hostile toward the LGBTQIA+. There are still 12 countries with an enforceable death penalty
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EXCEPTIONAL AND DIVERSE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
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With countries around the world treating members of the LGBTQIA+ community differently, planning an overseas trip can be challenging. With over 233 country and 435 regional guides, Gayther guides provide you with all the information you need when planning your trip. From LGBTQIA equality to essential travel information, discover Gayther guides today
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DISCOVER HOW WELL THE COMMUNITY ARE TREATED..
From marriages and unions to the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships, discover how well each country treats members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Updated each year, you can learn of the positive and negative developments for every country worldwide. Learn more about LGBTQIA+ Worldwide equality today
Is LGBTQIA Equality Stalling? The truth of how quickly progress can be reversed
June 18, 2025
The LGBTQIA+ equality movement has made real progress over the years, with more countries decriminalising antiquated laws targeting same-sex relationships and the community achieving basic human rights that should be afforded to all citizens. Although all the progress made is positive, there is still a long way to go for everyone to be free around the world. With the rise of right-leaning and conservative politics gaining power in long-established democracies and developing countries being lobbied to adopt traditional family values, is all the progress the community has made at risk?
Will 2025 be a positive year of change for LGBTQIA Rights?
June 4, 2025
The term equality, which refers to the state of being equal—especially in rights, status, and opportunities—can often be overlooked or ignored when it comes to the rights and freedoms of the LGBTQIA+ community. To be clear and concise, LGBTQIA+ individuals worldwide should have the same rights, opportunities, and freedoms as everyone else, regardless of whom they are attracted to, love, or how they choose to identify. Looking ahead to 2025, what does true equality look like for the LGBTQIA+ community across the globe?
MAGA’s Winning Formula: The World’s Next?
May 20, 2025
Today, it seems like we are living in an ever-polarised world, with the rise of more right-leaning or nationalist political parties. Even those who make it to power tend to hold a thin majority of the votes, leaving the typically half of the population that did not vote for them feeling disillusioned and frustrated. Do movements, such as MAGA, have a winning formula, or does it reflect more of a disconnect between the political system and modern society?
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DISCOVER WHICH COUNTRIES LEGALLY RECOGNISE GENDER IDENTITIES...
Gender and body dysmorphia affects many people each year. Many will feel trapped in the wrong body and look to transform their outer appearance to reflect their inner self. For those going through their transition, it is often a challenge and lengthy process. Discover how each country around the world legally acknowledges and treats gender identities
Diana, Princess of Wales | Raised awareness of HIV/AIDS
Cath Hall | British Founder, Albert Kennedy Trust
Taylor Swift | American Singer-Songwriter
Jessica Biel | American Actress, Model, Producer, Singer
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | American Actress, Philanthropist
Hugh Jackman | Australian Actor, Singer, Producer
Kylie Minogue | Australian Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Barack Obama | American U.S. President
Donatella Versace | Italian Fashion Designer, Businesswoman
Alan Wilson | British Anglican Bishop (Bishop of Buckingham)
All of the people featured within the list are based on those who have shown support in the past or have publicly identified with a specific sexuality, gender identity, or cause. These individuals are featured because they are positive role models for the community and help others come to terms and identify with how they are thinking and feeling. How we identify is personal to us and being featured on this list is by no means meant to out or cause offence. Instead, highlighting exceptional individuals directly linked to the community
EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE MAKING HISTORY
Over the past 50 years, the LGBTQIA+ global community has seen many positive developments, where the rights and protection for community members have greatly improved. The improvements and changes are a direct result of the exceptional individuals who stood up, often at great personal risk, to fight for and promote community rights. Discover more about some of these exceptional individuals today
(literal translations for popular languages)
English
charities
Spanish
organizaciones benéficas
French
les organismes de bienfaisance
German
wohltätigkeit sorganisationen
Mandarin
慈善团体
Arabic
جمعيات خيرية
Hebrew
ארגוני צדקה
Hindi
दान
Dutch
goede doelen
Portuguese
caridades
Russian
благотворительные организации
Japanese
慈善団体
The Gayther SGC directory is designed to highlight the non-profit organisations (NPO), charities, support groups and advisory services that provide essential services to the LGBTQIA+ community. From providing advice and support for those in need to saving lives, learn more about the platform to highlight these services. Search the SGC directory today
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