A Valentine’s Day gift that makes a difference

Valentine tote bags for ShoutOut

ShoutOut is a Dublin based charity which offers free educational workshops for students, parents and guardians, teachers and youth workers to help improve the school environment for LGBTI+ young people.

Hand designed tote bags in aid of ShoutOut are currently on sale for this Valentine’s day at Designist on George’s Street, Dublin and online at roberta-murray.com.

The bags, which were designed by artist Roberta Murray, feature a screen printed front with a hand drawn design and a woven patch of the ShoutOut logo with information about the work they do around the country.

The bags are €12.50 each with all proceeds going directly to ShoutOut.

ShoutOut workshops

Workshops for Students

ShoutOut student workshops explore LGBTI+ terminology, scenarios where students can be supportive and create a welcoming environment for all LGBTI+ students. ShoutOut volunteers share their stories of coming out or becoming allies to LGBTI+ friends.

Workshops for Teachers

ShoutOut Teacher workshops explore sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in order to empower teachers to support their LGBTI+ students.

Workshops for Parents and Guardians

ShoutOut parent and guardian workshops cover the most commonly asked questions parents have about LGBTI+ issues.

• If you are interested in organising a ShoutOut workshop you can get in touch with them here.
• Check out our LGBTI+ section of the SpunOut website for more articles on everything LGBTI+.