Dear John,

Give OUT Day, June 30th, is right around the corner. It’s the only national day of giving for the LGBTIQ community - and it’s a critical time to raise funds for organizations  like OutRight, because our entire movement is severely under-resourced - especially globally. 

Give OUT Day is also an important time to give because as we revel in Pride Month and celebrate the visibility of our community, we must reflect on the fact that many LGBTIQ people around the world cannot be openly loud and proud.

That’s why for the past three years, OutRight has celebrated Pride With a Purpose – because LGBTIQ people everywhere deserve safety, freedom and equality no matter where they are.

Check out the video below to hear Pride With A Purpose messages from my OutRight colleagues and our partners:

Celebrating Pride With a Purpose means honoring the history of Pride as a protest, recognizing the progress we’ve made and inspiring action to keep pushing forward everywhere.

Throughout Pride Month, OutRight has been rallying supporters to help fuel our work. Every little bit helps us make a huge impact, and by making a gift on Give OUT Day - June 30th, you’ll be a part of a global community of donors who believe in our vision of radically accelerating progress for LGBTIQ people everywhere.

Additionally, every donation made on Give OUT Day will be matched, doubling the impact of your gift!

If there were ever a time to celebrate Pride With a Purpose, it’s now. If you have the ability to give today, please do. You can also help by inviting your network to celebrate Pride With a Purpose with us. LGBTIQ communities everywhere need your help. Thank you for standing with them, and with OutRight!

In Solidarity,



Maria Sjödin
Acting Executive Director
OutRight Action International

P.S. You can double or even triple the impact of your gift through your employer’s matching grants program. See if your employer will match donations and find details about donating crypto, stock or other assets here.