#OutAndProudParentsDay
How to get involved
Before the 30th July
- We need your help!
In the lead-up to 30th July, we want to support more proud parents - especially those from faith or religious backgrounds - to tell their stories. Your visibility matters.
Participate in campaigns or videos
to inspire other parents still learning to accept their LGBTQI+ child.
Share your story
in media interviews (online or offline) to help families navigating similar experiences.
Proud Parents: How to Take Part on 30th July
If you're a parent of an LGBTQI+ child, your voice has power.
Here’s how to get involved:
Choose your platform: Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, or LinkedIn.
Post a photo or short video with a heartfelt message about why you’re proud of your LGBTQI+ child.
(Please don’t name or out your child without their permission.)Include the campaign hashtag: #OutAndProudParentsDay
Share your story and hit publish.
It’s that simple—and it matters.
For LGBTQI+ Individuals & Allies
Want to give your parent a little nudge?
Take a photo or video with your parent or grandparent and ask them why they’re proud of you.
On 30th July, post it on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, TikTok, or LinkedIn, using the hashtag: #OutAndProudParentsDay
Your story could be the spark that helps another family open up.
Download a selection of banners and graphics to share on your own social media profiles
Why it matters
Visibility changes lives.
Speaking out shows LGBTQI+ children they’re loved, accepted, and not alone.
Your voice may reach unseen audiences.
Many parents just need to see someone else doing it first.Together, we send a message to the world:
Love happens at home. Pride starts with parents.
Join other Out and Proud Parents helping to drive acceptance of LGBTQI+ children in their communities
“I really loved participating in last year's Out and Proud Parents Day…it allowed me as a parent to celebrate my son's coming out. It brought to mind the confidence and trust my son had in me to be able to "come out". After my video went up on social media, at least 4-5 LGBTQI members reached out to me. With the guidance of Matt and Aruna Desai of Sweekar, we have helped some out come out to their families and gain their acceptance!!!! One initially objecting parent even joined Sweekar after accepting her child!”
— Sabrina Court
“Taking part in Out and Proud Parents Day last year was awesome and has become such an integral part of our journey. So many people reached out to us in so many ways and I have been asked to support other parents at times. Amazing!
I was really surprised by how many people who I had thought would disapprove of my post have been so positive saying things like they are so proud of me and Jesse”
— Mrs Lynn Chalinder RDH AFHEA MDTFEd
I was literally so proud to take part in the videos for Out and Proud Parents Day last year. Told absolutely everyone we know about it.
I usually have some form of rainbow on my, a pin badge, laces, hair band. This has made it easy for a couple of parents to approach me…opening up about their own kids struggling with their sexuality, and how did we feel, and so on. One of the parents who is now a good friend of mine has a MTF daughter, and the mum was worried about people finding out. Not any more, we have hopefully helped her find a happy place and we are talking about it all
— Mrs Sarah Gregory
