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Belong To - LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland
| Formation | March 2003 |
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| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Purpose | LGBTQ+ youth organisation |
| Headquarters | Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 |
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Region served | Ireland |
| Membership | LGBTQ+ young people from 14–23 years old |
CEO | Michael Barron (2003–2013)
David Carroll (2013–2015) Moninne Griffith (2015–present) |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | ILGA, ILGYO, NYCI |
| Budget | €1,314,781 |
| Website | belongto |
Belong To - LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland is the national organisation for LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland. Since 2003, Belong To has worked with LGBTQ+ youth to create a society where they safe to shine and can confidently shape their own futures. It is a registered charity and works with and for LGBT+ youth across Ireland.
Belong To offers advice, information and crisis counselling for LGBTQ+ youth, and supports LGBTQ+ youth groups across Ireland. Through training, they ensure LGBTQ+ young people are met by professionals, organisations, and services who are educated to meet and support their needs. The organisation also campaigns to ensure policy formation and practice is informed by the voice and experiences of LGBTQ+ young people.