ORGANISATION
About THO-070
THE HANG-OUT 070
The Hang-Out 070 has grown into a queer community building network space, which started in 2015 as a living room project. We offer a safer space to the QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community in The Hague and the surrounding region. We are a safe haven where everyone can be themselves, where they can discover themselves, and where they can meet peers in a private, safe manner. Our commitment to intersectionality and liberation drives projects around community care, sharing stories, talent development, and empowerment. We build a vibrant community through the activities of multiple collectives, organising around art, culture, meet-ups, parties, discussions, and workshops. We stand as an intersectional force, fostering an environment that values the plurality of opinions, experiences, and backgrounds within our community. Through knowledge and resource sharing, we encourage both autonomy and solidarity across and beyond our initiatives. We envision The Hague as a place where differences are celebrated, where marginalized voices can find a place, and where everyone is free to express themselves. We believe that by uplifting these specific communities in an Queer framework, the conditions necessary to defeat structural discrimination can be developed.
MISSION
THO-070 provides a community space and a safe haven, with a focus on QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in The Hague region (Haaglanden). We stand in solidarity with these colorful queer communities in achieving their values and play an activating role in the facilitation of events and initiatives.
VISION
THO-070 will build a Haaglanden region where QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) can feel safe everywhere. They are celebrated for their authentic selves without having to conform to societal restrictions. They are also free to develop themselves and gain fair chances in societal participation.
HOW ARE WE ORGANIZED
THO-070 is an independent queer community network building organization. We finance our projects through government/municipal subsidies, funds, and donations.
In 2015 we started as a pilot project under the wings of Stichting Rainbow Den Haag
We started on 18th of march 2016 as a ‘living room project’
In 2017 we organized the first succesful Pride Walk ever in The Hague
In 2021 our first location opened: from living room, to living house!
On 10th of April 2025 we became an independent QTBIPOC network organization / Vereniging with our living house where we continue to thrive!
We don’t publish our visiting adres to maintain safety for out queer community
We also wouldn’t be where we are without our dedicated volunteers who help us organize activities, offer a shoulder to those in need, and help direct The Hang-Out 070.
ACCESSIBILITY
General accessibility measures
We will hold breaks during our events;
We have a sensory secluded area, if you’d like to use it ask one of our organizers about it. You can recognise us by our THO-070 tags;
We do burn incense inside sometimes, let us know if this hinders your breathing;
You are always free to leave the event (without giving notice)
Accessibility
We have a ramp that’s accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There are always volunteers to help you get on and off the ramp;
We have a wheelchair accessible toilet;
Our space can be somewhat chilly, if this is uncomfortable for your body, we’d advise to bring some warmer clothes;
Service animals of all varieties are welcome at our events and the Friday Hang-Out;
If you’d like to join us in an event or on our weekly hangouts and you require some help or information about accessibility in any way, please send us an email! Together we’ll find a way to make your visit as good an experience as possible.
Safe(r) Space Guidelines
Shhh, we are a safer space and like to keep our location private!
Participants of events should keep in mind that the address and location info should not be shared.
When sharing images or promotional material, keep in mind whether a stranger could identify the location. The address itself should not be traceable.
All people who enter are expected to be willing to reveal their identity and engage with the community, by staying anonymous our safe space is compromised.
Being together is a dialogue.
Respect everyone’s physical and emotional boundaries. Ask first before touching, even for handshakes and hugs, and listen and change your behavior if someone tells you that you are making them uncomfortable.
By continuing to breach consent, you will be asked to leave and you are no longer welcome at the space.
Respect the privacy guidelines of the space/event. Usage of cameras or recording devices is allowed only with explicit permission from event coordinators and other attendees.
We center BPOC queer people here. Dare to be queerly, wonderfully mindful.
Our house is born out of the need of queer people with a non-Western background for a space to be together.
Please respect our house and treat it as such.
Everyone is different: respect the diversity of identities and backgrounds you may encounter in the House.
Try your best to remember everyone’s names and pronouns but when memory fails; check in with each other and be respectful. Don’t be shy to ask twice!
The act of speaking is a way of claiming space, be mindful of who could use the space to express themselves. Prioritize listening, accommodating and acknowledge that others may need the services, guest spots or events more than you do.
We love, so don’t bring in hate.
We ask you to keep in mind what privileges you have been afforded and act from a place of humility.
We are aware that racism, queerphobia, xenophobia, classism, ableism, and many other forms of marginalisation exist. Let’s work together to untrain ourselves from these modes of thought.
No law enforcement personnel are allowed in the space at any time. If they come, do not let them in without a warrant.
Who we are and want to be is valid.
Do not voice assumptions or judgments of anyone’s gender identity, sexual preference, survivor status, health status, economic status, religion, background, beliefs, opinions, etc.
Respect others’ right to privacy both during this dialogue and beyond. Do not push anyone to answer questions they don’t want to answer, and do not share anyone’s personal stories outside of this dialogue, unless given consent.
Be aware that your actions and words may have unintended effects on other people and that their feelings are valid, regardless of your intentions.
Assume positive intent. If someone does or says something that crosses a boundary, gently let them know, but do not assume they intended harm.
We are a community of care.
We intend to build a respectful and loving place.
If you witness any abusive or inappropriate behavior, let a facilitator know. They will take action to reestablish safety and will try to meet the needs of people who were affected by that behavior.
Although confidentiality is a key element of our dialogue, there are exceptions. If someone expresses an intention or desire to harm themselves or someone else, you must take action.
