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Meet a Grantee

Common Language, Beijing, China.

Common Language is invigorating a lala (lesbian, bi and trans) community eager to become visible and active. They issue the only lesbian print magazine in China, operate a hotline, and recently hosted the historic Lala Leadership Training Camp. Unlike years past when many lalas communicated underground, the gathering attracted more than 100 lesbians and transgender activists from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan—some of whom traveled by train and bus for hundreds of miles to escape a lifetime of isolation. Over the course of four transformative days they forged strong connections, launched a listserve, and laid the groundwork for a national Lala Training Camp Tour, which will reach an array of newly established community groups throughout the region. www.lalabar.com

Read more and watch an interview with Common Language Executive Director at eThreads.org!

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