This LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Solutions Summit aims to bring together representatives from implementing partners, development practitioners, USAID, the private sector, academia, industry coalitions, donors, and other critical stakeholders to develop a community of practice of allies and advocates for LGBTQI+ inclusive international development programs. Participants will reflect on USAID’s 2014 LGBT Vision for Action, the recently circulated draft LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Policy, and the Biden/Harris 2021 Memorandum on Advancing the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons Around the World in advance of USAID’s forthcoming LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Policy, share learnings from existing USAID projects and approaches,  identify barriers and challenges for meaningful LGBTQI+ inclusion in development programs, and share and co-create actionable, cross-sectoral solutions and best practices.

In-person location: Chemonics International, 1275 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, D.C.

Virtual location: via Teams 

More information on the Agenda and Speakers will be shared soon.

Please note, space for in-person attendance is limited and this event is catered for professionals working with LGBTQI+ topics. Registration will close at 4 PM ET on June 22, 2023. Meeting details will be sent to registered participants shortly thereafter. 

SID-US and Chemonics International aim to make this event as inclusive and accessible as possible and will provide accommodations upon request. If you have any questions or would like to request accommodations, please email us at [email protected]. 

This event is co-hosted by the SID-US Inclusive Development Workgroup and Chemonics International. The event is sponsored by Chemonics International. Lunch is sponsored by DAI.