InsideOUT Kōaro's 10th birthday

The recording captures the celebration of InsideOUT Kōaro's 10th anniversary. The event brought together individuals pivotal to the organization's journey and the broader rainbow community. The event highlighted the role of InsideOUT Kōaro in fostering inclusivity, support, and advocacy for rainbow youth in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Tabby Besley, the founder and director, recounted the organization's inception inspired by their personal experience as a queer youth. They described the early challenges and aspirations that led to the formation of a charity dedicated to supporting and advocating for young people to lead and sustain safe school environments. Besley expressed gratitude for past and present contributors who have shaped the organization, acknowledging the collective effort behind InsideOUT Kōaro’s success.

The recording captures the spirit of the event, which included performances, speeches, and shared hopes for the future. Speakers reflected on the past and present of InsideOUT Kōaro, paying homage to the organization's impact on their personal growth and the empowerment it provided them to advocate for changes in their communities. Awhi Marshall, the youngest trustee, delivered a speech outlining the 'past, present, future' theme and emphasized the importance of unity, community support, and continuity of effort for the well-being of rainbow youth.

The attendees also participated in a unique exercise where they penned down their aspirations for the future, contributing to a compilation of wishes to be preserved until the next celebratory event.

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Alex Ker Amber Leslie Awhi Marshall Bear O'Connor Brock Stobbs Cameron Kapua-Morrell Chanel Hati Elizabeth Kerekere Jaye Barclay Kate Aschoff Kiefer Hunt Neo Kenny Tabby Besley Tīwhanawhana

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