LILA

Latinx LGBTQI Initiative Inc.

LILA is a non-profit organization committed to continuous outreach, education, advocacy, and empowerment for the Latinx LGBTQIA+ community.

OUR PROGRAMS

SUPPORT GROUPS

LILA organizes support groups to strengthen the social interactions and emotional foundation of the LGBTQ+ Latinx & HIV+ community. Offers instruction for psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual health.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

LILA Network with other LGBTQI+ organizations in Latin America to build relationships, share experiences and provide support.

uOrganize and develop regular gatherings to empower the stories, life experiences, and organizations of the LGBTQI+ community in Latin American countries.

EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY

LILA organizes forums and other public presentations to educate about the implications of being a Latino person who identifies as LGBTQI+ or HIV+.

LILA participates in other activities related to educating about the health and social challenges of people who identify as LGBTQI+ or HIV+. Organizes different advocacy activities for the LGBTQI+ or HIV+ Latinx community.

CULTURE AND VISUAL ARTS

LILA cultivates a space for different types of artistic expressions such as dance, theater, painting, poetry, ceramics and others.

LILA offers or cooperates with public performances of poetry, dance and theater. Offers art and pottery exhibitions to the community.

HEALTH

LILA Sponsors annual cultural events and health festivals to provide information on mental health, immunization, HIV, testing, workshops and other prevention resources.

uLILA creates a collaborative network with other agencies.