Dear Friends,

We are pleased to invite you to the second webinar in the HOPE SERIES hosted by LSIA–CAREJ (Laudato Si’ Asia – Coalition for Culture of Care, Resilience & Ecological Justice).

This webinar gathers four experienced voices who will speak on the powerful theme of “Women and LGBTQ+ as Pilgrims of Hope”—a reflection on dignity, community, and faith in the context of Jubilee 2025.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025
⏰ Time:
8.00–10.00 PM (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines)
7.00 PM (Jakarta, Bangkok)
6.30 PM (Myanmar)
6.00 PM (Bangladesh)
5.30 PM (India)
5.00 PM (Pakistan)

🎙️ Speakers and Topics:

  • Naureen Akhtar (Pakistan)
    Pilgrims of Hope: Women in the Quest for Dignified Lives
    Human Rights Activist and Consultant supporting survivors of gender-based violence.

  • Prema Chowallur SCC (India)
    Pilgrims of Hope: A Passionate Bringing of Rays of Hope to the LGBTQ+ Community
    Founding Director of “Rainbow Home of Seven Sisters.”

  • Ivan Fernandes (Bangkok)
    Walking as a Pilgrim of Hope with the LGBTQ+ Community in Bangkok

  • Ruby Almeida (UK)
    Pilgrims of Hope: Walking in Faith with the LGBTQ+ Community
    Board Member, Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC)

🔗 Join via Zoom:
Click to Join the Webinar
Meeting ID: 811 3461 6161
Passcode: HOPE

Please share this invitation with your friends and family. All are welcome to walk with us in hope.