Description
Queer grief and loss
with Raf Beck
This workshop, aimed specifically at young, queer migrants, aims to explore our different experiences of death, loss and grief. As queer people we may have some specific shared experiences of grief and loss, but as migrants these experiences may have a different resonance. Migrants may additionally be grieving the loss of loved ones who still live but who they cannot see as they are in the home of our birth from which we are now estranged and unable to visit. In the workshop we will speak about our grief and our losses by naming and honouring those we grieve for.
Raf is a white, British, queer, transmasc non-binary kinkster, living between Berlin and London. They are an educator, facilitator and coach, working in the areas of health, sex and BDSM. They are especially proud of their intergenerational networks and relationships.
Queer Bridges: Forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experiences.
Queer people with migrant backgrounds in Berlin often face unique challenges in their daily lives that can limit their access to supportive communities and inclusive environments.
With the support of the Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung, we have developed the Queer Bridges program to overcome these barriers. We provide resources, networking and support in a welcoming environment for queer immigrants and refugees through our special program. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging to the local LGBTQIA+ community, enabling smooth integration and an improved quality of life for queer folks with experiences of migration and/or displacement.
✅ Our Queer Bridges program will continue to evolve and we are always happy to hear about your needs. If you are interested, you can send us an e-mail to stay informed about further updates.
General Information
Participants: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. If you don’t share these experiences but are interested in joining please reach out to us first to see if space is available. We ask that all participants respect the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open respectful space.
Registration: This event has limited spots available. Registration through our website is therefore required.
Language: English
Cost: The event is free of charge.
