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Support QHI's First Annual Unity Conference

QHI is raising money to bring queer and trans youth to SJSU's first annual Unity Conference! We got most of the way there during the SJSU Day of Giving but still need a little bit more support to help bring the first cohort of local middle school students to campus for an empowering community-building event.

Donate now to help make the Unity Conference a reality!

Our Vision

Drawing on our expertise in youth development, community-engaged programming, and research, SJSU’s Queer Hope Institute (QHI) works to create a world that celebrates the inherent dignity of queer and trans youth, empowering them to imagine and pursue hopeful futures and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

About QHI

Learn more about QHI's mission and vision

Key Initiatives

A selection of our recent community partnerships

Meet the Team

Say hello to the people who make QHI possible!

Our Purpose

QHI ensures that queer and trans youth have the bright, beautiful futures they deserve by documenting the impact of existing initiatives, enhancing collaborations among researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community partners, and developing innovative solutions that foster queer- and trans-inclusive environments.