BABSCon 2016's Charities

We at BABSCon are honored and humbled to be able to serve our community and our world thanks to the friendship and generosity of our guests and attendees. And we're proud to announce our charity partners for 2016:

LYRIC

Founded in San Francisco in 1988, LYRIC’s mission has been to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQQ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.

LYRIC envisions a diverse society where LGBTQQ youth are embraced for who they are and encouraged to be who they want to be. By working towards social justice and supporting young leaders, their families and allies, LYRIC is building a world that honors, respects and appreciates LGBTQQ youth and their contributions.

Doctors Without Borders

Founded in 1971, Doctors Without Borders (Médicins Sans Frontières) is a private, international association going into the most dangerous areas of the world and providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, and to victims of armed conflict. It does so irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political convictions.

DWB/MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance, and claims full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of its functions.