Cara-Friend

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And of course special thanks to all the project participants, for their volunteering efforts past and present, and for sharing their stories.

We also wish to thank photographer @timothyoconnell_ & oral historian Dr. Molly Merryman. Many thanks also to the team at the Queer NI - Sexuality Before Liberation Project (funded by the AHRC, AH/V008404/1), including Dr. Charlie Lynch, for their support throughout the project.

From 3rd - 28th February the 'Founding Cara-Friend' exhibition will be displayed throughout the Vertical Gallery at @thelinenhall, and it's one not to miss!

Grab you tickets for the game here: bit.ly/GiantsVsBlaze2… Order your Pride Jersey here: bit.ly/PrideJerseys24… 4/4

Jo and Gemma from the Education and Training team were excited to meet with & interview star player and one of the club's alternate captains, Jeff Baum. Jeff spoke about how important inclusion is to the Belfast Giants as well as looking forward to Saturday's big Pride game. 3/4

Cara-Friend is thrilled to be the charity partner of the Belfast Giants at this year's Pride Game. The Game will take place on Saturday 25th of January at the SSE Arena when the men in teal take on the Coventry Blaze in this Elite Ice Hockey League match-up. 1/4

The @LGBTHistoryNI January History Club will be chatting with Rodney Wilson, a Missouri high school teacher who in 1994 believed a month should be dedicated to the celebration and teaching of LGBT History. Be sure to follow their account for more LGBTQIA+ history events!

Cara-Friend is delighted to have been awarded generous funding from @TNLComFundNI to build the capacity of small VCSE organisations working within the LGBTQIA+ sector across Northern Ireland. Exciting times!

Our friends at IGLYO need you to fill out the LGBTIQ+ Missing Children Survey! This anonymous survey aims to centre the voices of LGBTIQ+ people who left/got kicked out of home before turning 18 years old in an EU country or the UK 🔗#Survey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iglyo.org/projects/lgbti…

Adding to the significance of this occasion, the prestigious Tolerantia Awards will be held in Belfast in 2025. This renowned event honours individuals and organisations that have made substantial contributions to the promotion of tolerance and human rights.

This event will mark 100 years of relentless dedication, remarkable achievements, and forward momentum in championing equality and acceptance for all.

We are excited to invite you to join Cara-Friend, The Rainbow Project & Here NI to Celebrate with us! Get your ticket now: rainbow-project.org/100years

This renowned event honours individuals and organisations that have made substantial contributions to the promotion of tolerance and human rights. Get your ticket now: rainbow-project.org/100years

This event will mark 100 years of relentless dedication, remarkable achievements, and forward momentum in championing equality and acceptance for all. Adding to the significance of this occasion, the prestigious Tolerantia Awards will be held in Belfast in 2025.

Saturday 8th March 2025 will see a grand gala dinner hosted at the iconic Titanic Building in Belfast to celebrate a combined century of unwavering support and advocacy of Cara-Friend, @TRPNI and @Here_NI. rainbow-project.org/100years