Voluntary organisation
Human rights and advocacy
LGBT+ Gozo
LGBTI+Gozo is the first Gozitan organisation that fights towards sexual & gender equality and provides a voice for the queer community. The organisation was founded in May 2015 and aims to represent diversity, inclusion and transparency in all forms and backgrounds.
From the numerous events the organisation holds, all are aimed to focus on our motto of diversity: to embrace it, share it, and celebrate it. LGBTI+Gozo is built on the foundation of determination, diversity, empathy and openness, to uplift queer people in our community and bridge the gap that stigma and discrimination bring.
The organisation launches a number of national and international opportunities year round that are aimed in strengthening the queer community in Gozo, whilst expanding our outreach to the public and our allies. These opportunities include free counselling and gender affirmation products, trainings and workshops, awareness campaigns and creative endeavors that Gozitans can participate in as we work to bring together our community and support each other, regardless of sexuality or gender orientation.
LGBTI+ Gozo participates and partners yearly with a number of Gozitan, Maltese and international organisations, for events and functions that facilitate the queer experience, such as Pride week. LGBTI+Gozo is also active in policy forums and provides a voice for queer Gozitans national and local government.
The organisation is run by a group of voluntary executive members who handle the day-to-day operations, while being supported by a number of squad members who engage in ongoing projects and up-and-coming initiatives. LGBTI+Gozo has a strong membership base of over 100 queer Gozitans and allies, and the organisation always welcomes new voices and members to our community.
LGBTI+ Gozo provides a number of services to the queer community in Gozo, that act as a middle link between what is offered in Malta and what is denied in Gozo. In 2015, the organisation recognised the lack of GU Clinic services in Gozo, the lack of accessible HIV medication and limited access to the Gender Wellbeing Clinic for Gozitans. Through lobbying and policy. Press statements and media interviews in May 2021 the GU Clinic opened its doors in Gozo at the Gozo General Hospital. It is here that HIV positive individuals can now also access their medication on the island.
These disparages in accessibility for basic health rights are major challenges for all Gozitans, and the organisation fights to make these services a regularity for Gozitans.
Support needed
Financial
Pride and year-long sponsorship
From awareness campaigns on gender-based and domestic violence to educational training programmes on tolerance and hate speech, LGBT+ Gozo's work continues to grow in both scope and impact. They also provide direct community support, safe spaces, and free services that empower individuals to live openly, safely, and proudly.
This year, they are facing reduced funding for one of their most visible and symbolic events—Gozo Pride, held annually in September. Pride is not just a celebration; it’s a lifeline that reminds our community they are seen, valued, and supported. The Organisation is determined to make this year’s event just as vibrant and meaningful as ever, despite the financial challenge.
To sustain both ongoing work and deliver a Pride celebration the LGBT+ community deserves, they are inviting local businesses to partner up through the 2025 Sponsorship Programme. Your support will not only help fund Pride, but also enable them to expand and fund year-round outreach, support services, and educational initiatives.
Please see the sponsorship package, with a variety of partnership tiers—ranging from event-specific to ongoing, tailored CSR collaborations—with marketing and visibility benefits to suit every level of support. Whether you're able to give financial contributions, services, or products, your support will make a real and lasting difference.
Sponsoring LGBTI+ Gozo is more than a gesture—it's a public stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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