LGBT Story Project
Today, when asked by a scholar to show him some of my research findings, I come up with some questions I have been contemplating inspired by all my meetings along the way, by creative writing. They are not very systemic... I like them even though I still need to hone them. I know I wouldn't be able to ask some of them without talking to people here and there!
How to enhance LGBT people's confidence in their SOGI by creating better access to information? · What messages to deliver? What information do LGBTQI people need? · What channels work best for different groups with different demographic features? · In which way people can share and use meaningful information cross political and cultural borders? Role of academia and education · What are some of the hot research topics in Southeast Asia and greater China area? · How to create a cross-disciplinary platform for all LGBTQI related researchers? · How to incorporate academia research findings into nonprofit’s work and media coverage? · How to produce new knowledge together with practitioners? · What’s the most pressing issue we can work on about SOGI education in school system? How to identify and clear the obstacles on the journey of LGBTQI people’s coming out, e.g. · Changing psychological and clinic doctors' perception and practices · How to deal with family values in each Asian society? Will PFLAG model be useful? · What multinationals can do to help build an equal and inclusive working environment for LGBTQI people? How to engage and leverage private sector to provide services most needed but neglected by the public sector for LGBT community? E.g. · Job opportunities for kids who are kicked-out from home or dropped out from school · Medical care for different age/SOGI groups · Legal service · Senior care services, etc. Funding and talent building · What’s the landscape of LGBTQI related grantmaking look like in SEA and Greater China? · How to introduce more philanthropic dollars into this sector? · Developing multiple funding strategies to encourage and nurture the field · Customize supporting programs for practitioners and field leaders
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AuthorHi this is Martin. I am traveling in greater China and Southeast Asia. Looking for conversations, adventures, and more. Archives
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