The present study aimed to diagnose and analyze the actions of leisure for Non-Governmental Organizations related to the LGBT movement in Belo Horizonte/MG. Therefore, we present how the proposed methodology the documentary research combined with a field survey, applying the immersion in the field and semi-structured interviews as data collection instruments. We analyzed two institutions, through interviews with six professionals working within the recreation. The goals of these actions vary, fitting them since the work of self-esteem to the empowerment of the public seeking its social protagonism. There are a variety of actions that involve the several contents of recreation, arts, physical activities. Therefore, this work presents some challenges that invite you to think about the field of practice in recreation in LGBT NGOs, participatory planning of actions, use and appropriation of public spaces for recreation, investment in the sector, and awareness of leisure as a right.
Leisure; Professional performance; Non-governmental organization; LGBT movement