Episode 6 - OutRight, the fight for LGBTIQ rights, and crypto giving

In this episode, we have the absolute privilege of being joined by Katie Hultquist, Director of Leadership Giving for OutRight International. We discuss the vital work of OutRight in advancing LGBTIQ rights around the globe, the role of crypto giving to support their mission, and how crypto, blockchain, and web3 can help advance LGBTIQ rights around the world.
 

About Katie & Outright International

For 31 years, OutRight Action International has fought to eradicate the persecution, inequality, and violence lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people face around the world. Headquartered in New York with staff in 7 countries, OutRight supports grassroots LGBTIQ activists, documents human rights violations, advocates for inclusion and equality, and holds leaders accountable for protecting the rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere. OutRight has recognized consultative status at the United Nations, where it serves as Secretariat of the UN LGBTI Core Group. In 2020, OutRight launched the Global LGBTIQ COVID Emergency Fund, which has distributed $3.2M in over 100 countries to support queer and trans people through the pandemic. Katie Hultquist has spent more than 25 years working for social justice in the non-profit sector and now serves as OutRight's Director of Leadership Giving, where she leads OutRight's partnerships in the crypto giving space.

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Visit their website: https://outrightinternational.org/

Donate Crypto to Outright International:

Donate Crypto at: https://outrightinternational.org/crypto

Episode Time Stamps

0:29 – Introduction

2:10 – What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency or crypto giving?

4:17 – Tell us about the core programs and services OutRight offers

10:20 – How has COVID-19 impacted LGBTIQ people?

13:34 – Tell us about your organization’s work at the intersections of race, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation

18:02 – Tell us about the impacts your organization has had around the world

22:50 – Tell us about the core partnerships that have helped your organization achieve its mission

24:51 – Why did your organization decide to start accepting cryptocurrency donations?

27:08 – What has been your experience with cryptocurrency philanthropy so far?

29:38 – What other ways do you see cryptocurrency, blockchain, and web3 being of benefit to your organization and your mission advancing LGBTIQ rights around the world?

32:20 – What’s the best way to support your organization?

34:58 – What advice would you have for non-profits that are hesitant to engage with cryptocurrency?

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