Combating the isolation of LGBTI+ seniors
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moments of conviviality for seniors
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The project
AgingEquality
The challenge is to break down isolation and give seniors back the possibility of making choices, to give them back hope and power so that they can continue to project themselves into the future, while remaining themselves to the end, in a secure and caring environment.
Action regions
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Grand Est
Île-de-France
65
%LGBT+ seniors live alone
90
%LGBT+ seniors have no children and few caregivers
50
%LGBT+ seniors do not declare their sexual orientation to healthcare professionals
Use of the money
The donations collected will be used to provide a better living environment for the seniors as well as to organize activities:
- Furnishing of common areas (kitchen, games room, social room...).
- Equipping the garden (tools and furniture).
- Furnishing the student accommodation.
- Accompanying seniors in computing.
- Organizing friendliness and prevention workshops.
News from the charity
Action regions
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Grand Est
Île-de-France
Why we love it?
Because seniors have the right to their own freedom and autonomy, and because it's important to maintain secure, caring social ties at all ages, the Maison de la Diversité conveys a real message of hope and humanity.
LGBTI+ seniors have fought for our rights—let's not let them grow old alone and isolated...
Michel Simon
President
Certified association
Les Audacieuses & les Audacieux is an association certified by Dift, here are the criteria we evaluate:
Financial management
Innovation & efficiency
Entrepreneurial spirit, agility & ambition
Governance & values
Transparency, monitoring & impact measurement
Systemic impact
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