The Village Project

The Village Project is a multi-module education series aimed at providing the tools you need to support and surround LGBTQ+ people in every sector of this community. All trainings are delivered by members of the queer community.

While TPQC has assigned a suggested donation to the trainings in order to offset the cost, no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay.

For more information or to schedule a training, contact Viminda via email or by phone at 309-762-5433.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY TRAININGS

Our Trainings

  • Safe Zone Trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege.

    How long is this training?

    The training is approximately four hours.

    How is the training structured?

    The training covers the following:

    -Understanding Implicit Bias
    -First Impressions of LGBTQ+ People
    -Core Vocabulary
    -The LGBTQ+ Umbrella
    -Genderbread Person
    -Language in the Health Care Setting
    -Privileges for Sale

    Who is the intended audience?

    Anyone. Whether in or out of the health care setting, this training is useful for anyone who wants to become a better ally to LGBTQ+ people.

  • Pronoun Trainings are opportunities to gain a deeper understanding to why it is important to respect other people’s gender identities, to build sympathy based on personal experiences, to practice and normalize sharing and asking pronouns, and to assist you in creating safe and inclusive environments.

    How long is the training?

    This training is approximately two hours.

    How is the training structured?

    The training covers the following:

    -Why Pronouns Matter

    -Dos and Don’ts of Pronoun Usage

    -What to Do if You Misgender Someone

    -Making Your Organization More Inclusive

    Who is the intended audience?

    Anyone. Whether in or out of the health care setting, this training is useful for anyone who wants to become a better ally to LGBTQ+ people.

  • Deconstructing Gender aims to dismantle the notion of the gender binary and start reconstructing your understanding of gender as something more fluid. This training provides the framework through which individuals and organizations can create environments where gender expansive people thrive.

    How long is the training?

    This training is approximately two hours.

    How is the training structured?

    The training covers the following:

    -A Historical Perspective of Gender

    -The Social Construction of Gender

    -How Do We Deconstruct the Gender Binary and Why Is that Important?

    -Practical Ways to Support Diverse Genders

    Who is the intended audience?

    Anyone. Whether in or out of the health care setting, this training is useful for anyone who wants to become a better ally to LGBTQ+ people.

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Common Questions

How does payment work?

While TPQC has assigned a suggested donation to the trainings in order to offset the cost, no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay.

What training modules are offered?

We have three training modules available including:

  • Safe Zone Training

  • Pronouns 101

  • Deconstructing Gender

Are all trainings LGBTQ+ focused?

For the time being we exclusively offer trainings focused on decreasing stigma against the LGBTQ+ community.

How long does a training last?

Check out our trainings page to learn more.

What is the service region for The Village Project?

Iowa counties served:

  • Scott

  • Muscatine

  • Clinton

  • Cedar

  • Des Moines

  • Louisa

  • Lee

  • Jones

  • Jackson

Illinois counties served:

  • Rock Island

  • Mercer

  • Henry

  • Bureau

  • Whiteside

  • Lee

  • Dekalb

  • Winnebago

  • Stephenson

  • Jo Daviess