Sofia knows what it’s like to be excluded for who you are. Forced to leave home after coming out as Trans, she found herself without support, safety, or stability. Today, with support from Depaul UK, she’s not just rebuilding her life—she’s helping shape how we support other young LGBTQ+ people in our services.
Oliver had known from a young age that he was gay, but when, aged 14, he found the courage to tell his family and community, they turned on him. At 18, no longer safe at home, he left. Now, Oliver is living his dream. He’s an artist in residence and is shaping the future not just for himself, but for others.
With pink-and-purple streaked hair, oversized glasses, and a calm confidence beyond her years, Paige radiates creative energy and quiet determination. She’s a teenager with big dreams and a growing sense of what it really means to feel at home — and for Paige that also means having a place in a hallway to keep her muddy boots.