In March 2025, a group of Athenian School students and teachers are traveling to Greece to look at issues of democracy and migration. While in Athens, one of the groups that the Athenian delegation will meet with is SafePlace International. SafePlace believes that centering and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities is necessary to enact real and sustainable change to build a world that’s safer, more inclusive, and where everyone can thrive. SafePlace works primarily to support people in the LGBTQI+ community, providing safe spaces to gather, such as community centers, and to live, such as housing shelters. They also do some work to support single mothers.

The Athenian group going to Greece is holding a walk on Mount Diablo on March 12 to raise money for SafePlace International. 100% of the money raised will go to Safe Place International. SafePlace’s immediate funding goals are to provide emergency medical support, support LGBTQI+ leaders building safety nets in their communities, and provide gender-affirming care for those suddenly left without options. 

For more information, or to contribute directly to SafePlace International, here’s a link to their website . For more information, you can also contact Athenian’s Global Education Director, Mark Friedman at mfriedman@athenian.org . Thanks for your support