Our Mission
DevOUT is committed to transforming religious spaces into sanctuaries of healing and acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals. We equip allies, parents, policymakers, and faith leaders to dismantle religiously rooted homophobia and transphobia, fostering a world where love, dignity, and equality thrive for all.
In the past fifty years, the world has seen remarkable progress in advancing the rights of sexual and gender minorities. However, a persistent and profound challenge remains: religiously rooted prejudices that manifest as homophobia and transphobia. These beliefs, deeply entrenched in religious traditions, continue to undermine the strides made by the LGBTQ+ community. While many organizations advocate for the rights of these minorities, few address the religious dimensions that fuel anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment across the globe. This is where DevOUT steps in.
DevOUT is uniquely positioned to confront and dismantle religiously rooted biases against the LGBTQ+ community. Our mission has two core objectives: to provide healing and a reclaimed spiritual path for queer individuals, especially millennials and Gen Z, who have been wounded by religious trauma, and to equip allies, parents, policymakers, and faith leaders with practical tools to challenge and counteract homophobia and transphobia in their communities.
At DevOUT, we aim to silence the harmful rhetoric perpetuated by certain religious factions and to create spaces where faith and spirituality are reclaimed as places of love, acceptance, and safety for all, regardless of sexual or gender identity.
Join us on this important journey. By supporting DevOUT, you’re investing in a future where love, compassion, and equity can flourish—where faith is a powerful ally for LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice.