- Implementing Organization: Restless Development
- Type: Proof-of-Concept
- Location: Dakshinpuri, Delhi, India
- Thematic Area(s): Peer-based
The QUTWE project aims to strengthen parent-child relationships among LGBTQIA+ youth (ages 16–24) and their parents/caregivers through Youth Resource Centers (YRCs) that provide youth-led, community-based, and non-judgmental safe spaces in the Dakshinpuri area of Delhi. The YRCs use a three-pronged intervention model:
- Youth-led peer training focused on mental health and sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics, along with the provision of psychosocial first aid.
- Parental engagement through wellbeing circles and interactive workshops led by parents to encourage intergenerational dialogues and reduce stigma.
- Referral services toconnect youth to queer-affirmative and youth-sensitive mental health providers.
By promoting open, supportive dialogues within families and communities, reducing stigma, and creating inclusive LGBTQIA+-friendly ecosystems, QUTWE aims to build a peer support network for LGBTQIA+ individuals and relevant service providers.
