About Us
Our Story
At the end of 2016, we started as a grassroots initiative with the goal of creating projects for the LGBTQ community in Iași, Romania.
In 2020, Rise OUT was founded as the first non-governmental LGBTQ organization in Iași, which continues to support the local community and aims to contribute to a more equitable future for everyone.
The name "Rise OUT" was born out of the intention to empower the local LGBTQ community and to call for acceptance and visibility.
Our Mission
The mission of Rise OUT is to inform, educate and support LGBTQ people in Iași, Romania and to form a stronger community together.
Our Values
You may have noticed the symbols scattered around the website and on social media. These symbols represent the values of the association, which our identity as an LGBTQ organization is based on: diversity, unity, dignity, equality, inclusion, love, engagement and resilience.
Diversity
LGBTQ people come in all shapes, colors, sizes, and abilities. We welcome everyone.
Dignity
Respect for ourselves and for others helps us all grow.
Inclusion
The LGBTQ community is diverse and everyone should be included and celebrated.
Engagement
Collaboration and cooperation help us build a community.
Unity
Together we can make change happen.
Equality
No letter of LGBTQ is better or more valuable than any other. We all deserve fairness.
Love
Things get better when our actions come from a place of love.
Resilience
LGBTQ life can be difficult, but we are stronger together.
Our Team
Cosmin
President, Founding member
Andy
Vice president, Founding member
Ruxandra
Founding member
Alina
Auditor
Voichița
Member
George
Volunteer
Cristina
Volunteer
Cosmin
Volunteer