| What An Ally Is All about |
| An Ally is someone who accepts, appreciates and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Allies can be of any sexual orientation or gender identity and work together to help put an end to discrimination and fear and work to make Nova Scotia a safer Place. Allies can be anyone who works with youth or who has youth in their lives. They could be parents, teachers, social workers, youth workers, doctors, nurses, guidance counselors, principals, police officers, etc. The list is endless. Allies are an important part of the fight to end homophobia and transphobia and is a valuable resource and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. An important part of ending the isolation felt by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth is not only to provide them with opportunities to meet other youth, but with the opportunity to interact with and seek support from adult allies. |
| What The Program Is About |
| Youth repeatedly report that they are not able to identify the adult support people around them. Fear of homophobia and transphobia often prevents youth from trying to access support. The ally card program helps identify safe, supportive people. The program does so by providing Allies with a card to display in their space and by providing the Youth Project with an Ally list that enables the Project to identify allies to youth. |
| How To Get Involved |
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In order to become an Ally, you must first have the desire to support and work with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. The next step is to fill out a Youth Project Ally Card
Application Form or to call the Youth Project and obtain an Ally application. This application comes with a contract to fill out stating that you understand what being an Ally means and the importance of being a member of the program.
Once approved you are sent an Ally card to display in your work area and a copy of your contract. You will also begin receiving the newsletters and updates from the Youth Project as well as periodic mail-outs containing useful resources, information, and stories from other Allies. |
| Contact Us |
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The Ally program is open to all people who work with youth, have youth in their lives, or see youth as part of their overall work. The Program is province wide.
If you have any further questions or want more information, please call us at (902) 429-5429. You can also email us at youthproject@youthproject.ns.ca or click the Contact Us link at the top of the page anytime and fill out the contact form.. |