The LGBT Life e.V.

 

Who Are We?
 

We are an independent non-governmental organization headquartered in Berlin. We assist LGBT refugees from the countries of the former Soviet Union and other states where legal regimes have become unfavorable or openly dangerous for LGBT people.

In 2023, the work of The LGBT Live e.V. was recognized with the main award from the Alliance for Courage and Understanding.

 

What Do We Do?
 

We help LGBT refugees relocate to Germany and adapt here, in their new homeland. Here's an approximate path that we go through together with those who turn to us for help:

- Pre-departure counseling and assistance in preparing a case for obtaining protection in Germany;

- Meeting and supporting the initial steps in Germany;

- Providing feasible legal and psychological support during the initial period of integration in Germany;

- Assisting in integration through participation in socio-cultural projects initiated or supported by our organization in Germany.

 

Whom Do We Help and Why Do We Do It?
 

We are a voluntary association of people who once had to face the necessity of leaving their homes due to aggressive homophobia from groups of people or social and governmental institutions. Thus, in the recent past, we ourselves have walked the path of LGBT refugees and know how difficult it is. Having this experience behind us, we want to ease this path for those who still have to undertake it, as much as we can.

 

Do We Only Help LGBT Refugees from Post-Soviet Countries?
 

No, that's not the case.

We were born and raised in Russia and other countries that were once part of the USSR, and mostly from there people turn to us for help. This is due to the ultra-conservative turn in the socio-political life of post-Soviet states, which are increasingly persecuting LGBT people against the backdrop of economic, internal, and foreign policy failures.

But our knowledge and experience, and most importantly, our empathy and openness are directed to all members of the LGBT community, regardless of country of origin. Our team includes many people with sufficient knowledge of English and German. Just write to us and inform us about the details of your case.