That applies to Slavic languages, as there the name of our association is heard as this bird. Though in French, the same sounds can serve as both a question and an answer, depending on the context. Is everything okay? Everything is fine. Everything will be fine! In French, it's *ça va*, *ça va*, and *ça va aller*. Our colleagues find that naming a bit odd, but we find it pretty funny! We believe work should be fun and, whenever possible, positive. Otherwise, nothing will work out.
Our team is made of refugees and migrants. We help because we have been through this ourselves. With a team entirely composed of refugees, we have a huge workload and very little time, yet we give it our all. We do not want LGBTQIA+ people from the EECCA region to face such situations alone. But what exactly is EECCA, and why not just Russia and Ukraine?
After all, Russia is far from the only country that uses attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights as a crutch to divert attention from its own problems. Russian “propaganda” laws have provided a great deal of queerphobic inspiration worldwide, and this impact is felt most acutely in neighboring countries. Drawing on our own personal experience, we are well-positioned to offer guidance, and we refuse to turn people away simply because they are not from Russia or Ukraine. After all, EECCA stands for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.
We help facilitate access to medications and medical services. We provide peer-to-peer counseling, including on issues related to HIV (PrEP and PEP) and gender transition.
If necessary, we help find supportive specialists and schedule appointments. Depending on the city, our volunteers can accompany individuals to appointments to provide translation and emotional support.
The goal of this area is to organize and conduct research in collaboration with academic researchers on issues concerning the situation of LGBTQ+ individuals, migration, gender, and sexuality in EECCA countries.
We are also happy to assist with other research projects upon request.
Through this initiative, we aim to help those who reach out to us settle in and integrate into their new country.
You can contact us for help translating, drafting, and submitting relevant documents, as well as for guidance on how to rebuild various aspects of life in France.
We strive to foster international cooperation and consolidation with organizations in France and NGOs working with communities from EECCA countries, as the overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals is always our top priority.
When remaining in a country is unsafe, we provide assistance using methods available based on the specific circumstances of the individuals.
We publish useful information, share news and details about interesting events, and offer engaging facts about French culture and holidays.
We help facilitate access to medications and medical services. We provide peer-to-peer counseling, including on issues related to HIV (PrEP and PEP) and gender transition.
If necessary, we help find supportive specialists and schedule appointments. Depending on the city, our volunteers can accompany individuals to appointments to provide translation and emotional support.
The goal of this area is to organize and conduct research in collaboration with academic researchers on issues concerning the situation of LGBTQ+ individuals, migration, gender, and sexuality in EECCA countries.
We are also happy to assist with other research projects upon request.
Through this initiative, we aim to help those who reach out to us settle in and integrate into their new country.
You can contact us for help translating, drafting, and submitting relevant documents, as well as for guidance on how to rebuild various aspects of life in France.
We strive to foster international cooperation and consolidation with organizations in France and NGOs working with communities from EECCA countries, as the overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals is always our top priority.
When remaining in a country is unsafe, we provide assistance using methods available based on the specific circumstances of the individuals.
We publish useful information, share news and details about interesting events, and offer engaging facts about French culture and holidays.
