GenerAsians Together

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GenerAsians Together

Coming Out [pdf files]
other Language Chinese Japanese Tagalog

Looking Beyond [pdf files]
Other Language Chinese Japanese Tagalog

Who are we

We are GenerAsians Together. Our Group includes:

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered people and their parents, family and friends, in the East and Southeast Asian communities.

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Our Goals

We work together to promote happier and healthier relationships between gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, and their parents, family and friends.

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What we do

To raise public awareness through information and education
To promote communication and sharing through social and recreational events
To develop organizing and group work skills through volunteering and training activities

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How to become involved

Come to our social gatherings
Share ideas, suggestions, and feedback
Volunteer at our events
Organize or help organize an event
Join a committee

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Our Activities

Potluck Brunches
Dumpling-wrapping dinners Karaoke
Movies
Performances
Field Trips
Discussion groups
Educational workshops
Public speaking

For Information, please call: (416) 963-4300

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Members' Words

"What really helped was meeting other queer Asian youth. I shared with them what they could understand, such as the good old family name, or how I am going to bring my girlfriend home on special holidays."

"I was really afraid to go to a meeting because I didn't know what to expect. But when I came to a GenerAsians Together barbecue, it gave me a chance to better understand and accept my lesbian daughter. I was really feeling isolated before this."

"My parents don't know that I'm gay. It's encouraging to see how other parents accept and support their gay children."

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Background History

At a 1998 Toronto conference of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered Asians, youth and their parents expressed feelings of isolation and alienation. We felt the strong need for an organized community response to support the needs of queer youths, their parents, families and friends.

A steering committee was formed to plan culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services.

GenerAsians Together is a project sponsored by the Asian Community AIDS Services. Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) provides HIV/AIDS education and support to the East and Southeast Asian community.

For information on HIV/AIDS prevention,STDs and sexual health, counselling and support, please call ACAS at: (416) 963-4300

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