Out And Proud Parents Day - 30th July

Join us on July 30th to celebrate and uplift parents of LGBTQI+ children worldwide.
This day isn’t just a date - it’s a powerful movement. When parents show their pride, they become living role models, helping other families open their hearts too.

Why it matters

  1. Parental acceptance saves lives. Supportive families significantly improve mental health and resilience in LGBTQI+ youth.

  2. By “coming out” as proud parents, you spark a ripple effect — encouraging compassion, healing, and hope across communities.

How to Take Part

1. Share your story on social media

Use #OutAndProudParentsDay on 30th July — and post a photo, video, or message celebrating the love for your LGBTQI+ child (without outing them). Personal stories foster real connections and invite others to follow.

2. Download our toolkit

Get social graphics, video templates, and message ideas—everything you need to feel confident and supported in sharing your pride.

3. Watch and share our podcast

Tune in to our Out and Proud Parents Podcast, led by Saima and featuring heartfelt interviews that shine a light on everyday parent journeys. These stories won’t just inspire—they’ll echo in living rooms far and wide.

Subscribe to the podcast

Meet Saima, and out and proud parent of two LGBTQ+ children.

Throughout this podcast series, Saima invites other parents to join her in sharing their moments of joy and the challenges they have faced along the way. These parents are bursting with pride and can’t wait to share it with you.

Out and Proud Parents Podcast, and Out and Proud Parents Day are community projects produced by Naz and Matt Foundation, made possible by the National Lottery Community Fund.

  • Letter to religious leaders

    We are asking all parents to sign an open letter to religious leaders of the UK asking them to take a lead and show support for LGBTQI+ individuals, and their parents, within their communities.

    Sign The Letter
  • Out And Proud Parents Day

    Find Support

    Help us make a positive difference – to stamp out homophobia caused by religious and cultural misinterpretation. We welcome donations and sponsorship to help support the work that we do.

    Find Support for Parents

  • Hear from some of Proud Parents

    We understand the importance of parental role models within communities in helping other parents accept their LGBTQI+ children.

    Meet the proud, accepting parents who have shared shared their stories and coming out experiences.

    Found Out More