QMAT's Mission:
Safety for the Queer Community: QMAT's core mission is to promote a safe partying environment for the Queer community.
Extended Ethos: This ethos extends to underserved party scenes and events, blending approachability, conflict mediation, and harm reduction practices.
Non-Judgmental Environment: QMAT champions an environment of open communication, respect, and non-judgment, where individuals are celebrated.
Marginalized Identities: Uplifting marginalized identities is central, achieved through confronting barriers, sharing perspectives, and fostering education.
Core Principles:
Inclusivity and Self-Expression: A remarkable event is a space where self-expression, connection, and celebration thrive within an atmosphere of positivity and inclusivity.
Respect and Safety: Safety, security, and respect for personal boundaries are paramount, creating an environment free from judgment and conducive to enjoyment.
Diversity and Empowerment: Every individual's distinct identity is acknowledged, respected, and celebrated, with a focus on unwavering empowerment for marginalized identities.
Eliminating Barriers: Eradicating systemic barriers and biases is crucial, complemented by the amplification of marginalized voices through education and awareness initiatives.
Party Environment:
Consent and Communication: Sexual spaces, including darkrooms, prioritize consent, open communication, and education on respectful interactions.
Accessibility and Diversity: Consideration for diverse identities' needs guides space management, ensuring inclusivity and comfort for all attendees.
Harassment-Free Zone: Party attendees and Event/Venue staff should understand and respect the commitment to diversity, safety, and harassment-free surroundings.
Ideal event Ethos:
Inclusive Collaboration: QMAT envisions an ideal event characterized by inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, in partnership with Event Organizers, Venue Management, Guests, Artists and Vendors.
Connection and Energy: The vision encompasses a harmonious blend of energy, connection, and celebration, enriched by education and awareness.
By adhering to these guiding principles, QMAT seeks to help realize environments that embrace diversity, respect individual identities, prioritize safety, and empower marginalized communities, while promoting celebration, education, and positive connections.
What Awareness brings to you and your Organization: Fostering Understanding and Safety Through Awareness
Enhancing Awareness and Creating Safer Spaces
At its core, awareness is a mindset. It involves self-reflection, acknowledging one's actions, and respecting the boundaries of others. Our unique identities include factors like race, gender, sexual orientation, and more, influencing how we express ourselves and where our limits are.
Personal boundaries are completely individual and that is absolutely OK.
The Role of an Awareness Team:
An Awareness Team stands as an independent group dedicated to ensuring that all event participants understand the importance of awareness. When faced with situations related to judgment, consent, discrimination, aggression, substance use issues, or distress, the Awareness Team steps in. Operating with a non-judgmental, non-violent approach, the team prioritizes de-escalation, well-being, and empowerment.