Erika Allosa is the head of Pinoy Deaf Rainbow—a grassroots group supporting the Deaf and hard of hearing LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines. Watch our short video to learn more about her inspiring story.
As the head of Pinoy Deaf Rainbow—a grassroots group supporting the Deaf and hard of hearing LGBTQ+ community in the Philippines—Erika Allosa teaches queer-inclusive sign language and advocates for policies and laws that reflect the needs of the Deaf LGBTQ+ community.
Pinoy Deaf Rainbow is part of Fund grantee Lagablab—a network of LGBTQ+ rights organizations. Lagablab is leading the fight for the SOGIE Equality Bill—a groundbreaking anti-discrimination law that could change the lives of millions.
[WATCH: More Equal, More Happy: The Road to LGBTQ+ Rights in the Philippines]
We know movements for change are most effective when they are inclusive and intersectional. That’s why we are proud to stand with activists like Erika in the fight for accessibility for Deaf and disabled activists.
