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Free LGBTQIA+ trainings, workshops, and capacity-building programs — for advocates, educators, healthcare workers, and community members. Browse our resource library, find livelihood opportunities, or learn more through UN Free & Equal.
Inclusion & Diversity
9 trainings
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE) 101
Wagayway Equality Inc. · In-Person / Online
A foundational training module on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) developed by Wagayway Equality. Covers core concepts, terminology, and affirming language for individuals, families, and organizations.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation · Online / Self-Paced
Free e-learning modules from HRC's Workplace Equality Program covering LGBTQ+ inclusion policies, allyship best practices, and creating affirming workplace cultures. Downloadable facilitator guides included.
Inclusive Language Guide & Workshop
PFLAG National · Online / Downloadable
A free, downloadable guide and facilitation toolkit on using inclusive, affirming language when communicating with and about LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and communities.
Building Safe Spaces: LGBTQ+ Inclusion Training
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) · Online / In-Person
GLSEN's widely-used training for educators and community workers on creating physically and emotionally safe environments for LGBTQ+ students and youth. Includes SafeZone certification pathway.
Safe Zone Training for Allies — Uncopyrighted Curriculum
The Safe Zone Project · Online / Self-Paced / Downloadable
The Safe Zone Project provides a completely free, uncopyrighted LGBTQ+ awareness and ally training curriculum. The self-guided online courses and facilitator materials are intentionally free from copyright restrictions so anyone can use, adapt, and share them for community training.
Free LGBTQ+ Inclusion Online Course
We Create Space · Online / Self-Paced
A certified, modular free online training covering LGBTQIA+ identities, intersectionality, queer histories, DEI concepts, and practical allyship strategies. Features guest experts from within the LGBTQ+ community and is suitable for individuals and organizations alike.
SOGIESC Safe Spaces Training for Establishments
Queer Safe Spaces PH · In-Person / Online
A comprehensive training program tailored for food establishment stakeholders and business owners, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to create safe and welcoming environments for individuals of diverse SOGIESC. Developed by Queer Safe Spaces PH, the leading Filipino LGBTQIA+ support organization with over 17,000 community members.
LRTA LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity Training for Government Employees
Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) — Gender and Development Committee · Online / In-Person
A government-led LGBTQIA+ inclusivity training and symposium conducted by the LRTA's GAD Committee. Covers SOGIESC concepts, workplace inclusion, anti-discrimination, and affirming service delivery for public sector employees. Part of the Philippine government's commitment to inclusive public service.
SOGIESC Seminar-Lecture for Organizations and Workplaces
CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. · Online / In-Person
A 2-hour lecture-seminar providing a foundational understanding of SOGIESC concepts, normative adolescent development, and relevant Philippine laws on safe spaces, harassment, and discrimination. Designed for company frontliners, HR teams, and community organizations. Can be customized for HIV/AIDS, mental health, business compliance, and other LGBTQIA+-related contexts.
Advocacy & Rights
5 trainings
Human Rights 101
Wagayway Equality Inc. · In-Person
A community-level training on human rights frameworks, SOGIESC rights under Philippine and international law, and how to document and respond to rights violations.
Advocating for LGBTQ+ Rights: Online Course
Amnesty International · Online / Self-Paced
A free online course from Amnesty International covering international human rights law, advocacy strategies, and how to take effective action for LGBTQ+ rights at local and global levels.
SOGIE Equality Bill Advocacy Training
Bahaghari / EmpowerQueer Hub · In-Person / Online
A training on the SOGIE Equality Bill — its history, provisions, and why it matters — equipping advocates to lobby for its passage in schools, communities, and local government units.
UN Human Rights Mechanisms: A Training for Civil Society
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) · Online / Self-Paced
OHCHR's free online training on how civil society organizations can engage with UN human rights mechanisms, including the UPR, treaty bodies, and special procedures.
Rainbow Rights Philippines Community Paralegal Training
Rainbow Rights Philippines (RRights) · In-Person / Online
A capacity-building program training community paralegals on SOGIE laws, anti-discrimination ordinances, legal documentation of human rights violations, and access to justice for LGBTQIA+ Filipinos. Participants learn to assist fellow community members with legal concerns and referrals.
Mental Health & Wellness
3 trainings
Mental Health First Aid for LGBTQ+ Communities
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) · Online / In-Person
A free evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use crises specifically tailored for LGBTQ+ community members.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
The Trevor Project · Online / Self-Paced
A training for educators, parents, and community workers on how to support the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth — covering risk factors, protective factors, and crisis intervention basics.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training
World Health Organization (WHO) · Online / Downloadable
WHO's free Psychological First Aid guide and training materials — particularly useful for LGBTQ+ community workers responding to discrimination, family rejection, and crisis situations.
HIV & Sexual Health
9 trainings
HIV 101 by Wagayway Equality
Wagayway Equality Inc. · In-Person / Online
A community-led training on HIV basics — transmission, prevention, testing, and living with HIV — designed for the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community. Conducted in Filipino and English.
HIV Counseling and Testing Skills Training
Department of Health – Philippines · In-Person
DOH-accredited training for healthcare workers and community health volunteers on HIV counseling, rapid testing protocols, and referral pathways for key populations in the Philippines.
PrEP and U=U: Community Education Training
LoveYourself Inc. · Online / In-Person
A free community education training on PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) — covering eligibility, access, and destigmatizing HIV treatment.
Sexual Health Education for LGBTQ+ Communities
Planned Parenthood · Online / Downloadable
Comprehensive sexual health education resources covering STI prevention, safer sex practices, and LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare access. Free educator and facilitator guides available.
LGBTQ Equity in HIV Prevention and Treatment
HealthHIV · Online / Self-Paced
A free, self-paced, CME-accredited course series by HealthHIV focused on reducing HIV disparities among LGBTQ+ populations. Modules address care for transgender and gender-diverse persons, patient-centred sexual health, HIV testing, and improving access to inclusive treatment services.
LGBTQIA+ Health Education — Free Webinars & Courses
Fenway Institute / National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center · Online / Webinars / Self-Paced
The Fenway Institute's National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center offers an extensive library of free webinars, publications, and online courses covering LGBTQ+ health, sexual health, HIV prevention, and inclusive clinical care. Accessible to healthcare providers and community health workers globally.
HIV Prevention Online Courses
CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) · Online / Self-Paced
The CDC NPIN provides free online courses, expert commentary, and webinars on HIV prevention, sexual health counselling, and culturally competent, inclusive care. Open globally and regularly updated to reflect current best practices and guidelines.
HIV Counseling to Testing (HCT) Certification Training
CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. · In-Person
A DOH-accredited 5-day certification training for aspiring HIV Counselors, conducted by DOH-Certified HIV Master Counselors and Trainers. Covers HIV 101, SOGIESC, pre/post counseling, and rapid testing methodologies. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Completion and are included in the HIV Counselor Masterlist of the Philippines. Open to medical professionals, advocates, and key population support workers.
SOGIESC-Sensitive Healthcare Delivery — Module Development & Training
Babaylanes Inc. / Balangaw PH · In-Person / Online
A module empowering organizations and individuals to create inclusive healthcare environments. Provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for conducting targeted gender-sensitivity workshops in healthcare settings. Helps healthcare facilities establish safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQI+ individuals, ensuring their specific healthcare needs are addressed with sensitivity and understanding.
Youth & Education
4 trainings
LGBTQ+-Inclusive Education: A Toolkit for Teachers
UNESCO · Online / Downloadable
UNESCO's comprehensive toolkit for making classrooms and school systems more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ students — with lesson plans, facilitator guides, and policy recommendations. Free to download.
Coming Out Support Training for School Counselors
The Trevor Project · Online / Self-Paced
A training for school counselors and social workers on how to provide affirming support to LGBTQ+ youth who are navigating coming out, including safety planning and family engagement.
Safe Space Kit Training for Educators
GLSEN · Online / Downloadable
GLSEN's Safe Space Kit includes training materials, classroom resources, and facilitation guides to help educators support LGBTQ+ students and build more inclusive school environments.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Children and Adolescents
UNICEF · Online / Downloadable
UNICEF guidance and training materials for parents, teachers, and community workers on how to support the wellbeing and rights of LGBTQ+ children and young people.
Leadership & Capacity Building
3 trainings
Wagayway Equality Volunteers Academy
Wagayway Equality Inc. · In-Person
A leadership and volunteer development program grounded in lived LGBTQIA+ experience. Covers community systems, peer facilitation, advocacy planning, and inclusive leadership principles.
LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Leadership Essentials
OutRight Action International · Online / Downloadable
A capacity-building resource for emerging LGBTQ+ nonprofit leaders covering board governance, fundraising, communications, and strategic planning for social change organizations.
SDG Training for LGBTQIA+ Advocates
Ascend Development Solutions · In-Person / Online
Expert-led training on applying the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to organizational work and LGBTQIA+ community advocacy — connecting local advocacy to global frameworks.
Community Organizing
5 trainings
Community Organizing for LGBTQ+ Rights
ILGA World · Online / Downloadable
ILGA World's guide and training materials on grassroots community organizing for LGBTQ+ rights — covering coalition building, mobilization, messaging, and movement sustainability.
Equality Desk Training: Community-Based Support
Wagayway Equality Inc. · In-Person
Training on how to establish and operate a community-based Equality Desk — a local hub providing LGBTQIA+ support, referrals, and anti-discrimination resources in barangays and LGUs.
Peer Support Group Facilitation Training
EmpowerQueer Hub · In-Person / Online
A training for community volunteers on how to facilitate LGBTQIA+ peer support groups — covering active listening, group dynamics, crisis response, and self-care for facilitators.
Building Rainbow Communities: LGBTQI Community-Based Organizing Modules
Babaylanes Inc. / Balangaw PH · Online / Downloadable
A comprehensive series of three modules equipping LGBTQI community organizers (particularly in provincial areas) with knowledge and tools to strengthen organizations and advocacy efforts. Covers educational seminars, organizational development, and public policy engagement for LGBTQI rights. Developed through the Building Rainbow Communities project.
Integrated Peer Education and Community-Based Skills (IPECS) Training
CAMP Pag-ayo, Inc. · In-Person
An innovative training approach equipping advocates with peer education skills for health and social issues including HIV/AIDS, mental health, leprosy, and cancer. Combines theory-based lectures with hands-on skills training using arts and social media to craft IEC materials for stigma reduction programs. Participants are certified as peer educators and community-based screening motivators.
Human Rights Education
6 trainings
Born Free and Equal: Human Rights Education
OHCHR · Online / Downloadable
A training resource based on the landmark OHCHR publication 'Born Free and Equal', covering state obligations to protect LGBTQ+ rights under international human rights law.
Human Rights Documentation Training
OHCHR / Frontline Defenders · Online / Self-Paced
Free online modules on documenting human rights violations, including how to record and report discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals — for advocates and community paralegals.
Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Rights: A Training Guide
Amnesty International · Online / Downloadable
A training guide on intersectionality — how race, class, disability, gender, and ethnicity intersect with LGBTQ+ identities — and what this means for rights-based advocacy approaches.
Violence-Free Philippines: Online SOGIESC Training Course
Outright International · Online / Self-Paced
A free 10-module online training course designed to shield the LGBTIQ community from violence, abuse, and discrimination. Covers human rights basics, SOGIESC concepts, Philippine and international laws, gender-based violence remedies, psychological first aid, and affirmative counseling. Mix of Filipino and English. Certificate awarded upon completion.
Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses
Amnesty International · Online / Self-Paced
Amnesty International's Human Rights Academy offers free online courses available in 30+ languages. Topics include introduction to human rights, the right to protest, climate change and human rights, and confronting gender-based violence. Many courses offer an official Amnesty International certificate upon completion.
3rd Philippine Queer Studies Conference — Workshop Track
UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies · In-Person
The 2026 Philippine Queer Studies Conference (theme: Mobilizing Methodologies of Movements) offers a workshop track with sessions on queering classrooms, storytelling for children, drag performance workshops, poetry workshops, and unruly bodies movement workshops. A gathering of scholars, policy makers, and advocates advancing LGBTQI rights in the Philippines.
Digital Skills & Advocacy
3 trainings
Digital Security for LGBTQ+ Activists
Front Line Defenders · Online / Self-Paced
A free training on digital security practices — protecting personal data, secure communication tools, and online safety — specifically designed for LGBTQ+ human rights defenders.
Social Media Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Organizations
HRC Foundation · Online / Downloadable
A practical guide and training for LGBTQ+ organizations on using social media platforms effectively for advocacy, storytelling, and community mobilization.
Online Platforms for Community Organizing
EmpowerQueer Hub · Online / Workshop
A practical workshop on using digital tools — Facebook Groups, Canva, Google Forms, and messaging apps — for LGBTQIA+ community organizing, event coordination, and peer support.
Livelihood & Empowerment
4 trainings
Financial Empowerment Training for LGBTQIA+ Individuals
EmpowerQueer Hub · In-Person / Online
Practical sessions on budgeting, saving, and financial planning tailored for LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Philippines — covering livelihood options, emergency funds, and navigating financial discrimination.
TESDA Free Skills Training – Open to LGBTQIA+
TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) · In-Person
TESDA offers free vocational and technical training programs for all Filipinos, including LGBTQIA+ individuals. Programs range from culinary arts and beauty care to IT and health services.
Entrepreneurship for LGBTQ+ Professionals
DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) · In-Person
DOLE's livelihood assistance and entrepreneurship training programs, open to LGBTQIA+ Filipinos — covering business planning, microenterprise development, and employment assistance.
Pride Month Livelihood Skills Training for LGBTQIA+
Masbate City PESO / TESDA · In-Person
A free livelihood skills training program offered by Masbate City's Public Employment Service Office in partnership with TESDA and the SIRAK Pangabuhayan Program. Designed specifically for LGBTQIA+ community members, covering practical vocational skills for economic empowerment and self-sufficiency.
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