About The Midwest Trans* and Queer Wellness Initiative:

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Mission Statement

The Midwest Trans* and Queer Wellness Initiative (MTQWI) is dedicated to the facilitation and actualization of socially just, gender diversity-centered activism, education, and physical, emotional, and social health and wellness resources for trans*, queer, and LGBQPIA communities in the Midwestern United States. MTQWI will support, assist, and facilitate the development and formation of community lead initiatives aimed at servicing trans*, queer, and LGBQPIA people and their related intersectional communities through activism, community-building, education, and resource creation.

Action Plan

 MTQWI goals and objectives include:

• Promote, support, and establish activist involvement in trans* and queer focused activist causes and movements, locally and nationally
• Build a network of trans* and queer organizations in the Midwest
• Foster positive, trans* focused social spaces for personal support and community building
• Create and provide educational resources focused on trans* and queer identities
• Promote accessible, non-pathologizing health care and resources for Midwest trans* and queer communities 
• Create an online data base of Midwestern of professionals who are affirming and supportive of gender diversity
• Develop comprehensive gender identity-focused educational trainings for schools and workplaces
• Advocate for trans* and queer inclusive legislation in Midwestern states and nationally
• Establish trans* and queer community centers and wellness clinics based in affirming, non-pathologizing methodologies
  
• Create an endowment to cultivate accessible trans* and queer health clinics and community centers in Midwestern states