Salwa Meghjee, Author at Horizons Foundation

An Oasis for LGBTQ Asylum Seekers

Horizons Foundation’s grantee partner OLAS, which means “wave” in Spanish and stands for LGBT Organization for Support and Solidarity, works with LGBTQ Latin- American immigrants, especially asylum seekers, in order

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/oasis-lgbtq-asylum-seekers/

A Lifetime and Legacy of Activism

Ultimately, Leslie hopes to give people hope: the “primary point of giving is to build a better, brighter future.”

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/lifetime-legacy-activism/

Creating a Joyful Queer Future

“Providing resources for that future is putting a stake in the ground, and channeling how I feel about myself, my husband, our community, into something tangible,” Richard said.

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/creating-joyful-queer-future/

Leaving a Legacy of Love

“I would implore people to really think about what legacy they want to leave this world with,” Meggy said.

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/leaving-legacy-love/

How A.B.O. Comix Is Amplifying the Voices of LGBTQ Prisoners

A.B.O. Comix, a recipient of a recent Community Issues grant from Horizons Foundation, is a collective of creatives and activists who work to amplify the voices of LGBTQ prisoners through

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/how-abo-comix-is-amplifying-voices-lgbtq-prisoners/

Proudly Preserving Transgender History: A Look at the Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive

The archive’s work ensures that the history of marginalized transgender folks is now accessible and safely preserved for future generations

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/proudly-preserving-transgender-history/

A Lifeline for Transmen of Color

After Aaron, a trans-masculine individual, began his medical transition in 2013, he recognized his privilege to have access to affordable and quality transitional surgeries. He vowed to give other trans

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/lifeline-transmen-color/

Six Decades of Partnership, Impact Forever

Partners in love for over six decades, Peter G. Holmstrom and Morton B. Blatt knew the importance of building something that lasts. Their bond was deep and enduring, and so

https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/six-decades-partnership-impact-forever/