SWOP Los Angeles

@swopla.bsky.social

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Sex Workers’ Outreach Project Los Angeles is a peer support and mutual aid group dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers. swoplosangeles.org

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Text reads: Vanniall screens projects internationally, has appeared on reality series X-Rated NYC and Hot Haus, & hosts Chaturbate’s Sex Tales podcast, all while advocating for the rights of trans people, HIV+ performers and SWers of all kinds.
Text reads: The article & subsequent advocacy work led to such industry changes as PASS (Performer Availability Screening Service) revising performer testing standards to focus on allowing performers to make informed decisions based on science, not stigma.
Text reads: Vanniall has written and contributed to articles for Xbiz, CNN, Fortune, and Rolling Stone. In 2022 Vanniall wrote a Huffington Post article coming out as HIV+, & demanding that the porn industry improve their treatment of those with HIV.
Text reads: Vanniall (she/they) is an award winning adult content creator and entertainer originally from South Carolina, currently living in New York City.
Text reads: This award winning content creator has significantly changed the way the porn industry manages sexual health.
Black background with video game pixel style graphics including a cloud, stars, coins and packman style aliens. SWANS logo of 2 white silhouette swans facing one another with the text SWANS and the SWOPLA black red heart fist logo underneath. Text reads: The Apocalyptic Resource Carnival. giveaways! food! Tattoos! art! resources! clowns! games!! A day of fun, centered on community resilence in the midst of an ever-changing socio political context. rsvp at swoplosangeles.org/arc2026
Dark background with an image of a hand holding a seedling beside the SWOPLA logo- a fist in the shape of a heart in red and black. Test reads: SWOPLA. Because of you. It is through the generous support of community members just like you that SWOPLA is able to continue our important work! Consider giving a one-time or monthly donation today!
Black night sky background with text in foreground. SWOPLA red black fist heart logo at bottom of visual. Text reads: General Meeting. Virtual. Thurs May 21. 6-8pm. Link in bio to join.
Text reads: SWOPLA Sex Worker Munch
Black background with pixelated illustrations of a cat, mushroom, stars. Swans logo of 2 swans facing each other at the bottom with SWOPLA logo of red black heart fist. Text reads: ARC. June 13. Los Angeles. Hands-on workshops including digital safety | rope | self-defense | herbalism | mutual aid | seed starting. Makers market & community orgs. artwork | tattoos | fashion | tooth gems | jewelry | accessories free gifts, giveaways + prizes. free tattoo sessions | raffles | merch | self-defense kits | games | crafting rsvp at swoplosangeles.org/arc2026
Black background with video game pixel style graphics including a cloud, stars, coins and packman style aliens. SWANS logo of 2 white silhouette swans facing one another with the text SWANS and the SWOPLA black red heart fist logo underneath. Text reads: The Apocalyptic Resource Carnival. giveaways! food! Tattoos! art! resources! clowns! games!! A day of fun, centered on community resilence in the midst of an ever-changing socio political context. rsvp at swoplosangeles.org/arc2026
Black background with lght purple "pixels" Comet hurtling toward event title White silhouette of a carnival including tents, a rollercoaster and a ferris wheel. Swans logo in bottom left corner. Logo is a white outline of 2 swans facing each other with the text SWANS underneath and the SWOPLA red and black heart fist. Text reads: swans x sex worker’s guide to the apocalypse present. The Apocalyptic Resource Carnival. saturdayJune 13 12pm-6pm. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave. rsvp at swoplosangeles.org/arc2026
Video of a swimming sea turtle in the background. Foreground text reads: Wed May 5, 4pm SWer support group with Zara, virtual Thurs May 14, 7pm SWer munch in person Wed May 20, 7pm SWer support group with Tania, virtual Thurs May 21 6pm, General Meeting, virtual
Closeup image of zara smiling in green lipstick, a black and white tank with green bottoms. Text says: SWer Support Group with zara. Tuesday May 5 @ 4pm.
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: Thank you for your support. We are so grateful for our incredible community that sustains this work. Link in bio to donate.
Light black on dark black silhouette of a carnival. Text reads: SWANS X Sex Worker's Guide to the Apocalypse present The Apocalyptic Resource Carnival. Saturday June 13 12pm-6pm. The Unnamed Place. 1733 N New Hampshire Ave.
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: And please join us for the launch. At the Apocalyptic Resource Carnival we will be officially launching the SWGA at a FREE event gifting attendees with valuable resources and workshops.
How you can help: $10 Covers costs for printing 1 copy of the Guide. $25 Transportation for 1 community member to attend the Apocalypse Resource Carnival. $50 Printing and shipping of guides to one of our partner orgs for free distribution to their member base. $100 Allows us to pay one of the print guides contributors for their piece in the print Guide. $250 Covers travel costs associated with bringing a workshop facilitator to LA for our event. $500 Covers on site video capture costs associated with the Apocalypse Resource Carnival.
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: We would love your support! We’ve secured funding to pay our contributors, but still need support to bring the rest of this vision to life.
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: All 3 parts include tools & strategies on digital safety, physical & personal safety, health & wellness, food security, housing stability …and more!
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: We are building the guide in 3 parts. 1. a MAGAZINE 2. a VIDEO series 3. an APOCALYPTIC RESOURCE CARNIVAL
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: SWGA is more than a Project. It’s a survival toolkit, and community looking out for one other in uncertain times. The SWGA is all about making sure we all have access to the info & and resources needed to stay safe, supported, and resilient — no matter what happens.
Dark colored, apocalyptic landscape imagery background image Text reads: Introducing SWOPLA's newset project. Sex Worker's Guide to the Apocalypse!
2 tone black starburst graphic with polka dots in background. White asterisks in foreground Text reads: In person General Meeting. April 16. Stroll Kit Making. Learn More About SWOPLA
Image of 3 BIPOC trans femmes facing one another. One black trans femme is has their mouth open as though they are speaking. Text reads: Paid Opportunity. We are conducting peer-driven health intervention for BIPOC Trans femme SWers. Requirements: 18+; Black, Latinx, Indigenous, or a person of color; Identify as a trans woman; Living in Los Angeles; Have ever engaged in in-person sex work. Sessions in East Hollywood off the Red Line. More info and sign up at swoplosangeles.org/sheroesstudy/
Photo of Tania in a pink tank, orange fuzzy bucket hat, black pants and an orange sweater tied around her waist. Tania is smiling with one arm in the air in front of a wall of paper flowers. Text reads: SWer Support Group with Tania. Wednesday April 15 at 7pm
White background with an image of a hand holding a seedling beside the SWOPLA logo- a fist in the shape of a heart in red and black. Test reads: SWOPLA. Because of you. It is through the generous support of community members just like you that SWOPLA is able to continue our important work! Consider giving a one-time or monthly donation today!
Closeup image of zara wearing a black mask and black and white keffiyeh. Text says: SWer Support Group with zara. Tuesday April 7 @ 4pm.