In 2021 Nadia Kean-Ayub created Rainbow Spaces. She joins Anitha to talk about what motivated her to start this organization, how this group helps youth in the LGBTQ+ community, and how much they have grown in just three years.
Nadia also shares her favourite ways to support folks in the queer community by being an A+ Ally
- Affirm who they are
- Accept that their path is their own
- Acknowledge
- Don’t offer Advice on who they should share their queerness with
- Adapt by letting the youth guide you
An emotional and honest discussion of the best and most difficult aspects of creating a safe and inclusive space for all youth.
To learn more about the amazing events Rainbow Spaces creates, check out their Instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/rainbowspacessb/
As a thank you to Nadia for sharing her story, Anitha offered to donate to Lamba Rising Soccer, a non-profit organization located in San Diego that provides inclusive soccer programs for youth and adults. To learn more about this organization, check out their website: https://www.lambdarisingsoccer.com/
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