Wear it Purple Day (WIPD) was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of younger people experiencing bullying and harassment, resulting in some taking their lives. While WIPD has more of a focus on younger LGBTI+ people, look for ways to integrate into your program to show support.

www.wearitpurple.org

What Can You Do:

Wear purple colours for the day 

Host intergenerational LGBTIQA+ guest speakers 

Fly the rainbow/pride flag 

Facilitate a social visit involving LGBTI youth 

Have a competition - design a poster to show support to LGBTIQA+ community and elders