Meet the
Out and Proud
Parents
These parents bravely chose to share their faces and their stories, and their courage has helped families around the world. This year, with hate rising, we're not encouraging anyone to be visible, unless it is absolutely safe to do so. Pride can be loud and still stay safe.
However you take part, we’re family.
Meet Saima, an out and proud Pakistani parent who has two LGBT children, and now leads our parent support group, Rainbow Chai
Proud mom Shuchita shares what it means to support her non-binary child while navigating the cultural expectations and social pressures of South Asian communities.
Proud mother Anita reflects on the journey of understanding and accepting her gay son Anurag, who she’s supported with quiet strength and unwavering love.
Proud mother Marilita reflects on the cultural and religious pressures that can make it hard for some parents to accept their LGBTQI+ child.
Proud parent Dr Sanjay speaks honestly about the fears, doubts, and societal pressures many parents face when their child comes out.
Meet Clive, an out and proud parent of his daughter who came out as gay.
Meet Meghna, an out and proud parent who has two non-binary children
Meet Lisa, an out and proud parent who has two LGBTQ+ children.
Meet Azha, an out and proud parent of her trans youth
Meet Parmina and her gay son Anish #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Sachin #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Renu #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Nick #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Mona #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Sally #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Rajesh #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Aruna, the co-founder of Sweekar Rainbow Parents Support Group, based in India
Meet Atul, a volunteer at Sweekar Rainbow Parents Support Group, based in India
Meet Glenn #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Jane #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Eric and Mary #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Marie and her daughter Reema #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Benaifer #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Lynn #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Mehereen, a volunteer at Desi Rainbow Parents Support Group #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Robyn #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Bill #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Aruna, she is the Executive Director of Desi Rainbow Parents Support Group #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Tejinder, a volunteer at Desi Rainbow Parents Support Group #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Atul, volunteer at Sweekar Rainbow Parents Support Group, and a Parent Ambassador for Naz and Matt Foundation #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Eve #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Sameer’s dad #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Al’s Dad #OutAndProudParentsDay
Meet Danny’s mum #OutAndProudParentsDay