Walk With Pride continues to serve as JCI Philippines’ national program for advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and championing the rights and dignity of every LGBTQIA+ Filipino. While awareness and visibility have grown, many members, especially transpersons, PWDs, Indigenous Peoples, rural youth, and low-income communities still face barriers to safe spaces, leadership opportunities, and equal protection.
Through Walk With Pride: Building Houses for Inclusive Leaders, JCI Philippines establishes sustainable, intersectional systems within Local Organizations to provide safe, structured spaces for mentorship, leadership development, and community advocacy. This year, our goal is not merely to implement individual projects but to create a system that is sustainable, ensuring that inclusive leadership and community impact endure beyond single events or short-term initiatives. Anchored on this year’s call to action, “Sustain the Future,” the initiative strengthens representation, nurtures belonging, and equips marginalized LGBTQIA+ leaders to thrive in governance, community programs, and advocacy platforms.
Grounded in DEI principles, Walk With Pride institutionalizes inclusive leadership within Local Organizations, intentionally developing and empowering leaders from marginalized communities. By building these Houses as safe, structured, and sustainable spaces, we are not only fostering leadership and advocacy today but ensuring a lasting system that uplifts and protects future generations. Together, we walk with pride, creating inclusive communities that serve and sustain the future of our country, the Philippines.
