Since its inception, Babaylanes has helped in establishing LGBTQI student organizations all over the country. This has been the organization’s original mandate which was to replicate the “Babaylan experience” — alluding to our student organizing root through the pioneering LGBTQI student organization, UP Babaylan. Babaylanes then facilitates a safe and learning environment through the annual LGBTQI Students Advocate for Rights and Inclusion (SARI) Network Conference formerly known as “LGBTQI Students Network Conference” wherein emerging student organizations gather to consolidate action plans for the year.
SARI NETWORK
Member Organizations
UP Babaylan
FEU SAGA
LUP Layasari
PNU Katalonan
PLM Propaganda
PLM Gender Empowerment Advocates
UPM Bahagsari
BulSu Bahaghari
POSE: House of Iris
CLSU Paruparong Bukid
PETALS
Bulalayaw
DLSL LAYA
Papagayo
Batlahi
UP-Clark Babaylan
NU SAGA
The SARI Network is a coalition of over 30 university-based organizations dedicated to promoting inclusivity within their respective schools and advancing the broader fight for equality in the Philippines. These student-led groups collaborate with us to create safer, more inclusive academic environments while actively supporting our shared mission to advocate for human rights and equality for all.
TUP Dugong Bughaw
UEP Balangaw
CTU Balangaw
USTP Balangaw
MSU Empress
WMSU Lakandiwa
Unla Mascara Organization
CNU Hugpong-LGBT
PSU Pride
One’s True Nature (OTN)
UP Babaylan – Baguio Chapter
Benilde Hive (BHive)
BU MAGENTA
BC BiniLakan
UST Hiraya
FEU-SHE
PUP Kasarianlan
2025 National LGBTQI STUDENT Conference
Camp Sikat 2025 is an immersive leadership program and summit designed for LGBTQI student-advocates across the Philippines. Organised by Babaylanes, Inc. in partnership with Save the Children Philippines, the camp serves as a critical space for youth to strengthen their advocacy for inclusive education.
Camp Sikat
2024 National LGBTQI STUDENT Conference
Rainbow Ecosystems: Integrating Diversity in Nature and Identity for a Thriving Planet
The recent event successfully gathered LGBTQI student leaders to engage in a comprehensive learning experience aimed at strengthening their advocacy efforts and organizational sustainability. The participants deepened their knowledge on human rights advocacy, financial management, social media management, and resource mobilization, equipping them to ensure the continued success of their LGBTQI student organizations. This year the LGBTQI Student Network Conference was made possible because of the support of the Gerry Roxas Foundation under the INSPIRE program.
2023 National LGBTQI STUDENT Conference
Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Future Leaders
The LGBTQI Student Network Conference, held on July 4-5, 2023, brought together student leaders from across the country for a dynamic two-day program focused on organizational development, policy advocacy, and movement building. The first day opened with participant introductions, followed by a roundtable discussion on the activities and advocacy efforts of various organizations. A workshop to brainstorm and design the network’s name and logo was conducted, followed by a lively solidarity night. Day two featured a session on TGNC policy lobbying led by Bryon Senga, and a comprehensive SOGIESC 101 Training of Trainers facilitated by Percival Cendaña. The event culminated with the presentation and ratification of the network’s Constitution and By-Laws, followed by the distribution of certificates to the conference delegates. The conference was a milestone in advancing the advocacy work and sustainability of LGBTQI student organizations
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2022 National LGBTQI STUDENT Conference
National LGBTQI Students Network Conference: This event was held from July 2–3, 2022, in San Mateo, Rizal. It brought together 15 student organizations (including groups from UP, UST, and PUP) to discuss LGBTQI rights, SOGIESC workshops, and capacity-building for a national student coalition.
