Get involved.

This only works if you show up.

Maybe you’re thinking: “I’d love to help, but I don’t have the time” or “I don’t have the right skills.”

That’s exactly why this is a collective. We won’t ask more than you can give: a day a year, or two, or ten. Being a Carebear doesn’t require any specific skill, just a big heart and a willingness to care for others.

It’s an impossible task for just one bear. But a fairly simple one if enough of us put even a little time towards it.

Protestors from the LGTBQ+ community Christopher Street Day 2021 (CSD) in Stuttgart, Germany

The Roadmap

Want to know what we’re doing in 2026? Have a look on our calendar for this year. We’re not having our winter sleep but a bunch of activities behind the scenes but also at the scene.

In 2026 we’re doing …

The Carebear Campaign – Dec 2025 onwards – An online and in-person campaign across Belgian cities to recruit volunteers and connect with associations that could use our support.
Building the community – Early 2026 – Monthly workshops to shape our collective values, goals and ways of working together as a group, not top-down.
Training – April 2026 – All Carebears receive training in inclusive language, safe practice, and the boundaries of what a Carebear can and can’t do, developed together with A Nous la Nuit.
First actions – Summer 2026 – The Carebears attend their first events and provide their service. We repeat this across Belgium through the summer.
Review and feedback – October 2026, Belgium Bear Pride – We meet as a group to assess what worked, what didn’t, and how to grow from there.

Want to be part of the support team?

If you want to support the initiative in any way possible, helping create safe spaces for queer people, you are welcome. We will gladly open our furry paws to you and welcome you into our community!

Become a Carebear

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Reach out directly

📧 thecarebearinitiative@gmail.com
📷 Instagram: @thecarebear_initiative