Explore The Global Story Archive

The Global Story Archive was built in partnership with Outright International, CIPAC, Aspidh, Mitini Nepal, EnGendeRights, and dozens of activists and artists from around the globe. We are profoundly grateful to each of our collaborators, whose partnership and generosity serve as a reminder of the vital importance of global solidarity in the fight to advance the rights and dignity of LGBTIQ+ elders.

Our deepest gratitude goes to all those who have entrusted us with their stories, experiences, and wisdom. Their words are important reminders of the fierce resilience, courage, and creativity of our community’s elders and pioneers.

Hannah Yore (Director of International Programs) Introduces the Global Storytelling Archive

Dede Oetomo

Indonesia

Sandra Dee

South Africa

Kasha Nabagesera

Uganda

Tzeli Hadjidimitriou

Greece

Kevin Mwachiro

Kenya

Gloria Careaga

Mexico

Dimitra Kyrillou

Greece

Reingard Wagner

Germany

Julio Hernandez

Costa Rica

Sukmaya Magar

Nepal

Tisha Doris

The Philippines

Carola

El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Maria Elena

El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Onixa

El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Josseline

El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

Haydee

El Salvador (Spanish) ASPIDH

LGBTIQ Elders in Nepal Speak Out

Nepali LGBTQ+ Older People Share Experience

Language: Nepali

LGBTIQ Elders in Nepal Speak on Discrimination

LGBTIQ Elders in Nepal on Ageism and Human Rights Violations

Mitini Nepal Storybook

Nepal – English

Milan (Dhan Kumari) Bastola

Nepal – English

Chhotkanu Chaudary

Nepal – English

Bechan Mohammad Khatun

Nepal – English

Akali Chaudhary

Nepal – English

Zeny

Philippines – English

Thyra

Philippines – English

Rey

Philippines – English

Melay

Philippines – English

Magnolia

Philippines – English

King

Philippines – English

Jojo

Philippines – English

Jean

Philippines – English

Iman

Philippines – English

Ibrahim

Philippines – English

EnGendeRights Storybook

Philippines – English

Donnah

Philippines – English

Donna

Philippines – English

Cora

Philippines – English

Rebeca

Panama – Spanish

Mayela

Costa Rica – Spanish

Maricruz

Panama – Spanish

Lissette

Costa Rica – Spanish

Julio

El Salvador – Spanish

Juan

Honduras – Spanish

Gustavo

Honduras – Spanish

Franklin

Costa Rica – Spanish

Francisco

Costa Rica – Spanish

Farid

El Salvador – Spanish

Esther

Nicaragua – Spanish

Costa Rica Storybook

Augusto

Costa Rica – Spanish