What we do

Together we are strong. Munich, Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia – always supported by Munich Kyiv Queer – do many promising things. According to the “Declaration of Cooperation” between the cities’ LGBTIQ*-communities they fall into the following six categories:

Help for war victims and refugees: We collect donations for queer people in need, who have lost their jobs, home, family and friends, need medical help and/or are on the run. We also take care of refugees from Ukraine who come to Germany.

Exchange of information and experiences: Both sides maintain contact with their partners in Munich and Ukraine via Munich Kyiv Queer. The groups and organisations of both communities discuss their work and the developments in their countries: Topics include the war, cultural events, HIV-prevention, psychological counselling, self-help groups, political campaigns, lobbying and PR.

Continuing Education: In order to learn from one another, we plan special workshops, study trips and internships in the areas described above. In process, each side benefits from the experiences of the other. Our target groups are volunteer and professional activists, counsellors, social workers, HIV-prevention experts, cultural and project managers, the press etc.

Culture: People might exchange their knowledge on a professional basis. But it is even more important to know and to appreciate each other. Cultural events like exhibitions, lectures, films, concerts and more help to open ourselves to the lives of the unknown others.

Public Relations: We regularly inform LGBTIQ* and general press of both countries about our ongoing campaigns and actions. We want them to know about the Human Rights’ situation in Ukraine, especially in war times, and put pressure on officials in both countries.

Pride Cooperation: KyivPride and Munich Pride (CSD) have a special relationship. Both partners share information, experience and know-how. Every year, delegations from both cities join their friends’ partner Pride; also they set up their own cultural programm for the PrideWeeks and the coming year. Munich’s City Council supports the Kyiv-related work of Munich Pride financially.