Caring for Those Who Care

Name: Caring for Those Who Care
Start: 2026-10-17T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-10-17T18:00:00+08:00
Location: PT Foundation

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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LGBTQ+ Safety Notice — HIGH RISK

Same-sex activity is criminalised — discretion essential

Local law: Section 377 Penal Code — up to 20 years prison + caning. State Sharia adds further penalties.

Safety guidance for visitors →

Do not disclose your orientation to hotel staff, drivers, or guides.
Avoid public displays of affection of any kind.
Do not use LGBTQ+ dating apps — police entrapment via apps is documented. If you must, install a VPN before arrival.
Avoid carrying LGBTQ+ identifiers (flags, books, screenshots) in luggage.
Phone searches at airports can include checks for LGBTQ+ content — delete sensitive chats/photos before crossing borders.
If travelling with a same-sex partner, present yourselves as "friends" or "colleagues"; book separate hotel rooms for safety.
Use Signal or Wire for sensitive messaging — not WhatsApp.
Keep emergency cash (USD/EUR) and two separate payment cards.
Stay at international-chain hotels (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt) — they rarely interrogate guest arrangements.
Register with your embassy on arrival — consular help may be limited.
Share a daily check-in with someone trusted abroad.
Listings on this page are provided for harm reduction and informed travel decisions — not a recommendation to visit.

🆘 Who to contact if in trouble →

Global emergency resources (always available):

Rainbow Railroad — emergency relocation for LGBTQ+ people facing persecution. Confidential intake form.
OutRight International — global LGBTQ+ human rights advocacy and emergency referrals.
ILGA World — global legal-status map and regional contacts.
UNHCR — refugee status if you are persecuted; LGBTQ+ is a recognised ground for protection.

Local / regional contacts:

Justice for Sisters: justiceforsisters.org
SUARAM: suaram.net / +60 3 7784 3525

Embassy emergency lines:

🇺🇸 US: travel.state.gov — find your embassy and the 24/7 line
🇬🇧 UK: gov.uk/world
🇨🇦 Canada: travel.gc.ca — Emergency Watch and Response Centre +1 613 996 8885
🇪🇺 EU: europa.eu — any EU embassy can help EU citizens
🇮🇱 Israel: gov.il/foreign-affairs — Citizen Assistance Centre +972 2 530 3155

If detained: do not sign any document you do not understand. Request your embassy and a lawyer immediately. Do not consent to phone searches without legal advice.

About the event

You spend so much time caring for others. When was the last time you made space for yourself?

Join us for Caring for Those Who Care — a safe and welcoming space for caregivers and frontliners to pause, recharge, connect, and support one another.

✨ What’s in store for you?

🌱 Session 1: Caring for Others, Caring for Yourself
Recognise stress, understand your well-being, and explore practical ways to care for yourself.

💛 Session 2: From Well-being to Community — What Support Do We Need?
Share reflections, explore our collective support needs, and discover ways to stay connected as a community.

🪞 Session 3: Beyond Caring — Reconnecting with Yourself, Boundaries & Self-Compassion
Reconnect with your values and needs, explore healthy boundaries, and practise being kinder to yourself.

🌸 Session 4: Flower Arrangement & Group Support
Slow down with a creative activity, connect with fellow caregivers and frontliners, and share experiences in a supportive space.

🫶 Session 5: Support When You Need It
Discover accessible mental health resources and learn how to find support for yourself and the people you care for.

Because caring for others shouldn't mean forgetting yourself. You deserve care, too.