Donation Appeal for the Care of Lili Elbe’s Grave
Lili Elbe passed away in 1931 and was laid to rest at the cemetery in Dresden. Her grave is an important landmark in LGBTQIA+ history. As TIAM, we have taken on the responsibility of caring for her grave and wish to preserve her legacy. Annual donations are needed to maintain and care for the site.
Lili Elbe’s Grave – A Symbol of Courage and Hope
Lili Elbe passed away in 1931 and was laid to rest at the cemetery in Dresden. Her grave is an important landmark in LGBTQIA+ history. However, as with many historical sites that represent significant social change, its upkeep is not always guaranteed. To ensure that Lili Elbe’s grave continues to be maintained with dignity and respect, our association has taken on the responsibility for its care.
Why Do We Need Your Help?
Caring for Lili Elbe’s grave is not only a gesture of respect toward an extraordinary woman, but also a way to preserve her history and legacy. Through ongoing maintenance, we ensure that future generations remember Lili Elbe’s life journey and that her story is not forgotten. As an association, we have taken on the responsibility of organizing this care. However, we rely on donations to secure the necessary funds for regular upkeep. All contributions go directly toward maintaining the grave and ensuring the long-term preservation of this memorial site.
How You Can Help
Donate for the Care of Lili Elbe’s Grave!
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps ensure the maintenance of the grave and the preservation of Lili Elbe’s memory. If you want her story to remain alive, you can support us with a donation.
Donation Account
Trans-Inter-Aktiv in Mitteldeutschland
IBAN: DE54 8605 5462 0391 0082 42
Purpose of Payment: Lili Elbe
Your donation goes directly toward the care of the grave and helps us preserve Lili Elbe’s legacy for future generations.
Lili Elbe – A Legacy That Must Not Be Forgotten
Lili Elbe’s life was a challenge to societal norms. She was one of the first people, at a time when transgender issues were barely recognized, to take the courageous step of living her true self. Her decision to undergo gender-affirming surgery was a bold move for her own identity, and also a groundbreaking moment for societal acceptance of transgender individuals.
Even many years after her death, Lili Elbe remains a symbol of the struggle for equality and recognition of identity. By caring for her grave, we honor not only her personal journey but also the resistance against discrimination and the fight for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide.
Together, We Can Preserve Her Legacy
With your support, we can ensure that Lili Elbe’s grave remains a place of remembrance and hope. Your donation is more than just financial support — it is a sign of respect and recognition for the life of a woman who made history during her lifetime and beyond.
We thank you in advance for your help. Together, we can make sure that Lili Elbe’s legacy is never forgotten.