Astraea Lesbian Action Foundation because they have made it possible for so many of us around the world to have those clearest of faces. I am truly dedicated to Astraea’s belief that only through action can we build a world of peace and justice for lesbians, and for society as a whole. Dorothy Abbott is a resident of Memphis and has been an Astraea member since 1996. As founder of the Women’s Radio Fund, Abbot has along history of involvement with media, including print, radio, music, film, and the oldest medium of all . . . conversation. M EMBER PROFILE IN HER OWN WORDS Meet Astraea Member Dorothy Abbot Women’s Action for Change (Suva, Fiji) $4,000 WAC facilitates the development of marginalized groups in Fiji (women, children, sexual minorities and the poor) through education and awareness building. They use theatre and performance as away to address issues of reproductive rights, children’s rights, HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy and conflict resolution. Grant_is_for_conducting_human_rights_awareness_and_self-defense_workshops_for_LGBT_people,_and_for_skill-building_workshops_to_teach_local_communi'>Grant is for conducting human rights awareness and self-defense workshops for LGBT people, and for skill-building workshops to teach local communi- ties how to create their own support groups. Women’s Association KONSOLA (Poznan, Poland) $2,500 KONSOLA creates artistic and educational initiatives designed to promote women’s culture, break stereotypes of the traditional role of women in Polish society, and counter negative societal attitudes toward feminism. They are well known for their annual feminist conferences which attract academic, eco-, anarcho-, and lesbian feminists from around the country. Grant is for the lesbian and bisexual women’s support group, a groundbreaking initiative for lesbians in Poland’s fifth-largest city. Anonymous (Africa) $4,000 This LGBT group is one of a small handful of agencies in Africa providing HIV/AIDS prevention services to gay men and sex workers via education, counseling and training. Successfully bridging the gap between knowledge and behavior within the gay community, they are actively planning to establish an information resource center and meeting space. Grant will
