Welcome to the LGBTI Pathways survey!
LGBTI Pathways is a global, multi-year initiative working to ensure that funding for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex movements better reflects the realities and priorities of our communities. Co-led by the Global Philanthropy Project and ILGA World, LGBTI Pathways centers the voices of LGBTI organizations and activists across seven world regions through movement-led research and regional analysis. One Global Report and 7 Regional Reports will be produced. By sharing your experiences and insights in this survey, you are helping build credible evidence that can influence donors, highlight under-resourced issues, and strengthen the case for more—and better directed—resources to support LGBTI movements worldwide.
Please take a moment to read the following information.
Survey Overview
Why should I fill out this survey?
To paint a better, more accurate picture of the work that you do and what you are being funded for, evidence matters. Funders rely on accurate data and the results of LGBTI Pathways will show region-by-region, country-by-country where the real funding is going and where the gaps, priorities and needs are. LGBTI Pathways will compare what you say with what donors share in the Global Resources Report to reveal these gaps. With this information, LGBTI movements worldwide can advocate for more targeted and better funding. We will share the final reports widely in 2026 and 2027 and you will be able to use them in your work.
When is the survey open?
28 January 2026 to 21 April 2026.
What if I have questions or concerns along the way?
You can email the research team at research(at)lgbtipathways.org or the Pathways coordinating team at info(at)lgbtipathways.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
How much time does the survey take?
60-90 minutes. Please take your time and answer as accurately as possible. To help you complete the survey as efficiently as possible, please have your annual financial reports for 2023 and 2024, annual reports and information about your programmatic work and list of funders.
Eligibility
Who should fill out this survey?
This survey is for organizations, groups, and programs that work on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC) issues, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or intersex (LGBTI) rights issues. The survey is not for individual activists or human rights defenders.
In each section, the survey will identify the best person within an organization who should fill out that section.
Can non-LGBTI organizations and groups also fill out the survey?
Yes, if they have specific activities and/or program(s) in place that focus on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC) issues, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or intersex (LGBTI) rights issues.
Can we fill out the survey if we are not a registered organization?
Yes
Can we fill out the survey if we don’t receive funding?
Yes
Preparation
Which years does the survey focus on?
2023 and 2024.
How many answers can we submit per organization?
One. Your group should only submit one answer but you can of course work on your responses together as a team.
What information should we prepare before answering?
You will need to know the organization’s work and programs in detail and your budget, funders, and funding needs in 2023 and 2024.
Technical Questions
Can I use my phone to fill out the survey?
Yes. The survey is readable on desktops, laptops, mobile phones and tablets.
What if my internet connection is weak?
Please contact us at research(at)lgbtipathways.org or info(at)lgbtipathways.org to receive a PDF or Word version of the survey.
Can I save my answers and return to the survey?
Yes. You can save and return to the survey as many times as you wish between 28 January 2026 and 21 April 2026. The email address you use to save the survey will not be captured when you finally submit your answers.
What if I lose internet connection while filling out the survey?
You can fill out the survey offline or you can also save your answers and continue later. You can request a PDF version of the survey before getting started, so you and your group can discuss the answers beforehand.
Is the survey translated?
The survey is available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
It is also available in Word/PDF format upon request in these languages.
Please contact us at info(at)lgbtipathways.org or research(at)lgbtipathways.org to request a copy:
The platform also allows Google auto-translation in many languages.
Data Privacy and Use
Will my answers impact the funding we get?
No. Your answers have no impact on funding you receive, have applied for, or plan to apply for. However, you can use the reports for more accurate and targeted fundraising for your organization and community.
Who will read my answers?
A core group of GPP and ILGA World staff working on the Pathways project and a small independent research team will have access to the survey responses. The research team will read and analyze all the answers and produce a Global Report in 2026 and seven Regional Reports 2026 and 2027. Regional Partners will have access to answers from their regions. The data will be owned and stored by GPP and ILGA World.
How will my personal data be protected? Is the survey anonymous?
The survey is anonymous. The data is stored by GPP and ILGA World. You can read more about data protection measures below.
Can my organization get paid for filling out the survey?
Unfortunately not. We really appreciate the time and effort you put into filling out the survey. It will help raise more funds for LGBTI movements.