Mr Gay Europe 2025 - Amsterdam

29/05/2026

As Mr. Gay Europe, Michael Pereira is using his platform to make a difference where it matters most: supporting and protecting q***r children and young people. 🌈💜

Through his initiative Safe to Grow, he advocates for safer, more inclusive healthcare environments where LGBTQIA+ youth can be seen, respected, and supported without fear. Because every young person deserves the freedom to grow up as their authentic self.

29/04/2026

So proud to be part of .ch 🌈✨
Bringing love, visibility, and community together is what it’s all about. Thank you Mini.Pride for the beautiful energy, this is what Pride feels like 💫

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27/04/2026

A day in the hospital 💙🏥
Spent it alongside Michael, Mr. Gay Europe, and an incredible pediatrician. A little behind-the-scenes look at the care, dedication, and heart that happens every day.

22/04/2026

Growth starts where safety exists. 🌱

Michael answers in this video the question ‘What does .ch mean in your own life experience?’

In this powerful moment, we’re reminded that being able to share our personal stories—openly and without fear—is not something to take for granted. Across Europe and beyond, LGBTQ+ individuals are still fighting for spaces where they can simply be.

At Mr Gay Europe, we believe that visibility, vulnerability, and community are essential to creating a world where everyone feels safe to grow into who they truly are.

Because when one voice is heard, it makes space for many more. 💬✨

Equality

07/04/2026

🌈 Visibility makes the difference

As the current Mr Gay Europe, Michael is actively committed to raising awareness around important social issues. Being visible in the media is not just a choice, it’s a powerful tool to create understanding, break down stigma, and drive real change.

Through his project Safe to Grow, Michael focuses on inclusion and safety within the healthcare sector a space where everyone should feel free to be themselves without fear or judgment. Combining his work as Mr Gay Europe with his engagement in healthcare, he builds bridges between communities and amplifies real stories that need to be heard.

💬 Because the more we speak up, share, and show ourselves, the stronger we become together.

Would you like to support this mission?
Or are you looking for an inspiring presence at your event or Pride?

📩 Feel free to reach out for collaborations with Mr Gay Europe.

LGBTQIAplus Healthcare

25/03/2026

✨ What happens when more than 120 leaders come together in the beautiful Zunfthaus zur Meisen? Not only inspiring conversations emerge, but real movement toward the future.

We had the honor of presenting our heart project Safe to Grow at the 36th Network – Gay Leadership Club Dinner, in a setting that could not have been more professional and welcoming. 💫

A huge thank you to Network — not only for the invitation to this high-level platform, but also for the exceptionally generous donation. This support sends a powerful signal in strengthening accessible and safe healthcare for LGBTQIA+ children, youth, and rainbow families. 🌈

🩺 Michael Esteves Pereira clearly demonstrated why respectful and safe healthcare is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity for our community.

🎙️ Thank you to Patrick Hässig for the strong and thoughtful moderation of the interview.

🎥 And a big thank you to Mauro Flühler (SRF), who is currently working on a report about Michael’s journey as Mr. Gay Europe and the mission of Safe to Grow — we are very excited to see the result!

Special thanks to Hans-Rudolf Zellweger and the entire team for the excellent organization of this special evening. 🙏

SRF CommunitySupport

03/03/2026

☕️ Espresso gefällig? Okay… it turned into a cappuccino 😉

For Die Expertise-Piraten, Michael, Mr Gay Europe, joined the conversation on a topic close to his heart:
🌈 LGBTQ+ in childhood and adolescence.

Together with Brix Schaumburg (expert by experience, ambassador & diversity coach) and a pediatrician, he spoke about safety, visibility, and what young LGBTQ+ individuals truly need.

Through his platform, Michael continues to advocate for inclusion — because acceptance starts with the youngest generation. 💛

🎧 Tune in to the episode now!

26/01/2026

From Europe to South America ✈️🌎
Michael, Mr Gay Europe 2025, is taking his title across continents together with his partner — flying in style with business class tickets thanks to the incredible prize from our beloved partner Aireurope.

Because pride deserves comfort, love deserves luxury, and visibility deserves to go far 🤍🏳️‍🌈
Two hearts, one journey, first-class impact.

Aireurope GlobalPride

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

From our reigning Mr Gay Europe 2025.

18/12/2025

Michael Pereira is the first Swiss Mr. Gay Europe 👑🇨🇭 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wUJb9
The aspiring pediatrician 🩺👨‍⚕️ wants to help q***r children and teens 🌈🧒👧 with his project “Safe to Grow”, after experiencing exclusion himself in his youth 😔💜

Michael Pereira ist der erste Schweizer Mr. Gay Europe. Der angehende Kinderarzt will mit seinem Projekt «Safe to Grow» q***ren Kindern und Jugendlichen helfen, nachdem er selbst in seiner Jugend Ausgrenzung erlebte.