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Strengthening capabilities is essential for any organization that wants to be successful. By optimizing internal processes, organizations can save time and money, and better serve their beneficiaries. That is why, from Affirmation Venezuela, we are grateful for having been selected to be part of the program “Potenciando Tu Impacto: From the Idea to Sustainability”. The…
Since his ordination to LDS apostleship in 1984, next in line as prophet, Dallin Oaks, has branded his image on vehement defenses of heteronormativity and consistent delegitimization of LGBTQ+ identities and relationships. In the October session of the LDS Church’s semi-annual general conference, he reaffirmed the same fundamentalist positions on sexuality and gender that he…
On Thursday, August 24, 2023, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updated expectations for students at Brigham Young University, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii and Ensign College, revising Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement questions, the Honor Code, and dress and grooming standards. Among the changes are language changes that affect LGBTQ students. Original language in the Honor…
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit Santo Domingo to attend the Affirmation conference in the Dominican Republic. I was very excited to get to know this beautiful country and meet the Dominican members since, up until this point, I only knew them through our video connections on my cell phone. As…
Within every organization, there are individuals whose leadership, skills, commitment, and service make a positive difference in the lives of others and whose contributions further the mission of the organization. This is especially true in Affirmation. Each year, the Affirmation community has the opportunity to nominate members who have significantly and positively impacted the lives…
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the International Day Against LGBTQI+phobia was commemorated, a terrible social scourge that affects the lives of millions of people in our community, today, in the 21st century. Affirmation Venezuela did not miss this important date, carrying out a significant activity; through a meeting that served to unite various voices in…