Across oceans, time zones, uncertainty, care, and conversation. SHÉLA began not as strategy, but as longing: for a space that felt grounding, connected, and honest enough to hold real people. “We Are Still Building...” is a reflection on belonging, loneliness, storytelling, and what it means to build community across borders.

IDAHOBIT stands for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, observed every year on May 17. It is a global awareness day that highlights the discrimination and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people while celebrating progress toward equality and inclusion. The IDAHOBIT Meaning goes beyond its acronym; it is a reminder that visibility, safety, and human rights are essential in every society.

Are you an ally or just an observer? It’s easy to support a cause when everyone is watching. It’s much harder to speak up when you’re the only one in the room who notices something is wrong. In our latest feature on the SHÉLA blog, we explore the 5 pillars of active allyship, including the one thing most people get wrong when they’re called out.