Rainbow Teen Safe Space

We are pleased to inform you that the annual report for the period of 2022-2023 has been released in English. Through this report, we aim to share with you the significant impact your contributions have made in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth at DDing Dong over the past year.

Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to provide vital support to countless individuals. Here are some key highlights from the past year:

• Counseling Sessions: We conducted 487 counseling sessions, providing crucial emotional support to those in need.
• Crisis Intervention: We offered assistance in 290 crisis situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable youth.
• Essential Supplies for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth: We provided 134 individuals with necessary items to meet their basic needs.
• New Counseling Cases: We welcomed 98 new individuals seeking guidance and support, demonstrating the growing reach of DDing Dong's services.

It is heartening to witness the diverse avenues through which individuals have found their way to DDing Dong. Whether it be through friends, acquaintances, teachers, parents, or even mental health professionals, we have been able to create a safe space for communication and support. This past year has been the most impactful in terms of counseling and assistance since the establishment of DDing Dong.

For more detailed information and a comprehensive overview of our activities, we encourage you to explore the annual report.

• 2022-2023 DDingDong Annual Report (Click!)

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support as a pillar of strength for DDing Dong. Without donors like you, none of our accomplishments would be possible. Your dedication to the cause of LGBTQ+ youth empowerment is truly inspiring.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to continuing this journey together and making an even greater impact in the coming year.

Thank you once again for your invaluable contribution.

Warmest regards.

• #DDingDong_AnnualReport (PDF)
  

#LGBTIQ teenagers speak out about their housing rights!

A group of LGBTIQ youths who have left their "home" and are seeking to create "their own" gathered to discuss housing rights. During the discussion, the participants highlighted the reasons why they are advocating for youth housing rights as well as their specific needs and preferences in finding a place they can call home.

#A safe space for gender expression at DDing Dong!

Your generous donation has allowed us to create a safe and welcoming space for transgender and genderqueer youth at the DDing Dong Center, where they can explore and express their preferred gender identities. We have designated a special corner of the center for trying on diverse makeup products, binders (chest compression shirts), and selecting the perfect fit.

At DDing Dong, our goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment where young people of all gender identities in the LGBTIQ community can feel free and comfortable expressing their true selves with pride.

#DDing Dong's comprehensive psychological counseling support program launched in March!

At DDing Dong, we have found that mental health is a top concern for many LGBTIQ youth who seek our support. Unfortunately, these young people often face significant barriers to accessing professional counseling services, including financial constraints, stigma, and a lack of resources tailored to their unique needs.

Beginning in March 2023, DDing Dong will be partnering with a trusted private psychologist to offer comprehensive psychological counseling services for LGBTIQ youth in need. We are excited to take this important step forward in our mission to provide safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTIQ youth, and look forward to sharing more updates soon.