
Supported by a grant from Radhika Piramal, Parmesh Shahani and Keshav Suri, the report is an homage to the resilience and perseverance of the various movements led by LGBTQIA+ communities.
A landmark study on
India's LGBTQIA+ non-profits.

Supported by a grant from Radhika Piramal, Parmesh Shahani and Keshav Suri, the report is an homage to the resilience and perseverance of the various movements led by LGBTQIA+ communities.
A landmark study on
India's LGBTQIA+ non-profits.

Supported by a grant from Radhika Piramal, Parmesh Shahani and Keshav Suri, the report is an homage to the resilience and perseverance of the various movements led by LGBTQIA+ communities.
A landmark study on
India's LGBTQIA+ non-profits.
OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES
If you know someone who is struggling with mental health, looking to meet community, local health centres in their own city, here's a few resources that could be of help!
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) supports community-led and rights-based mental health initiative in India by providing funding, capacity building, and advocacy support. It focuses on making mental health care more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to marginalised communities through research, policy engagement, and strengthening grassroots organisations.
Brand Guidelines
Collateral Design
Rebranding Services
Orinam
Orinam is an all-volunteer, unregistered collective of LGBTQIA+ people and allies based in Chennai, India. It works as a support, cultural and activist space to increase understanding of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, offer peer support and safe meet-ups, and create resources for queer individuals, families, communities, and professionals. Through workshops, events, advocacy, publications and its website, Orinam promotes inclusion, awareness and connection within and beyond the queer community.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Gaysi Family
Gaysi Family is an Indian media platform and community space for queer South Asians that provides a safe online and offline space for LGBTQIA+ people to share stories, experiences, art and perspectives, and to connect through events, zines, open mics, workshops, and social gatherings. Gaysi also creates and curates content, celebrates queer creativity and culture, and helps build visibility and community support across the region.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Varta Trust
Varta Trust is a Kolkata-based non-profit that promotes dialogue, understanding and equity around gender and sexuality in India through publishing, advocacy, research, training and referrals to queer-friendly services. It publishes the Varta webzine on topics related to gender, sexuality, rights and health, They also organise events and webinars, offers sensitisation and training, while maintaining service locators that help LGBTQIA+ people find inclusive health, legal and support services across the country. By combining community engagement, information resources and advocacy, Varta works to reduce stigma and improve access to supportive spaces and services for diverse sexual and gender identities.
Wireframing and Prototyping
User Interface Design
User Experience Testing
Responsive Design Solutions
LGBTQ India Resource
LGBTQ India Resource is a comprehensive, self-funded online platform dedicated to serving India’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Created in memory of Professor Ramchandra Siras, it acts as a one-stop e-resource that brings together information on campus collectives, NGOs and support groups, pride events, inclusive businesses, books, films, helplines, job portals, and more, all aimed at education, visibility, and community support within the Indian queer landscape. The site aggregates diverse resources spanning social, cultural, educational, and wellness needs to help individuals connect, learn, and access assistance relevant to gender and sexual diversity in India.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) supports community-led and rights-based mental health initiative in India by providing funding, capacity building, and advocacy support. It focuses on making mental health care more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to marginalised communities through research, policy engagement, and strengthening grassroots organisations.
Brand Guidelines
Collateral Design
Rebranding Services
Orinam
Orinam is an all-volunteer, unregistered collective of LGBTQIA+ people and allies based in Chennai, India. It works as a support, cultural and activist space to increase understanding of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, offer peer support and safe meet-ups, and create resources for queer individuals, families, communities, and professionals. Through workshops, events, advocacy, publications and its website, Orinam promotes inclusion, awareness and connection within and beyond the queer community.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Gaysi Family
Gaysi Family is an Indian media platform and community space for queer South Asians that provides a safe online and offline space for LGBTQIA+ people to share stories, experiences, art and perspectives, and to connect through events, zines, open mics, workshops, and social gatherings. Gaysi also creates and curates content, celebrates queer creativity and culture, and helps build visibility and community support across the region.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Varta Trust
Varta Trust is a Kolkata-based non-profit that promotes dialogue, understanding and equity around gender and sexuality in India through publishing, advocacy, research, training and referrals to queer-friendly services. It publishes the Varta webzine on topics related to gender, sexuality, rights and health, They also organise events and webinars, offers sensitisation and training, while maintaining service locators that help LGBTQIA+ people find inclusive health, legal and support services across the country. By combining community engagement, information resources and advocacy, Varta works to reduce stigma and improve access to supportive spaces and services for diverse sexual and gender identities.
Wireframing and Prototyping
User Interface Design
User Experience Testing
Responsive Design Solutions
LGBTQ India Resource
LGBTQ India Resource is a comprehensive, self-funded online platform dedicated to serving India’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Created in memory of Professor Ramchandra Siras, it acts as a one-stop e-resource that brings together information on campus collectives, NGOs and support groups, pride events, inclusive businesses, books, films, helplines, job portals, and more, all aimed at education, visibility, and community support within the Indian queer landscape. The site aggregates diverse resources spanning social, cultural, educational, and wellness needs to help individuals connect, learn, and access assistance relevant to gender and sexual diversity in India.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) supports community-led and rights-based mental health initiative in India by providing funding, capacity building, and advocacy support. It focuses on making mental health care more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to marginalised communities through research, policy engagement, and strengthening grassroots organisations.
Brand Guidelines
Collateral Design
Rebranding Services
Orinam
Orinam is an all-volunteer, unregistered collective of LGBTQIA+ people and allies based in Chennai, India. It works as a support, cultural and activist space to increase understanding of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, offer peer support and safe meet-ups, and create resources for queer individuals, families, communities, and professionals. Through workshops, events, advocacy, publications and its website, Orinam promotes inclusion, awareness and connection within and beyond the queer community.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Gaysi Family
Gaysi Family is an Indian media platform and community space for queer South Asians that provides a safe online and offline space for LGBTQIA+ people to share stories, experiences, art and perspectives, and to connect through events, zines, open mics, workshops, and social gatherings. Gaysi also creates and curates content, celebrates queer creativity and culture, and helps build visibility and community support across the region.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Varta Trust
Varta Trust is a Kolkata-based non-profit that promotes dialogue, understanding and equity around gender and sexuality in India through publishing, advocacy, research, training and referrals to queer-friendly services. It publishes the Varta webzine on topics related to gender, sexuality, rights and health, They also organise events and webinars, offers sensitisation and training, while maintaining service locators that help LGBTQIA+ people find inclusive health, legal and support services across the country. By combining community engagement, information resources and advocacy, Varta works to reduce stigma and improve access to supportive spaces and services for diverse sexual and gender identities.
Wireframing and Prototyping
User Interface Design
User Experience Testing
Responsive Design Solutions
LGBTQ India Resource
LGBTQ India Resource is a comprehensive, self-funded online platform dedicated to serving India’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Created in memory of Professor Ramchandra Siras, it acts as a one-stop e-resource that brings together information on campus collectives, NGOs and support groups, pride events, inclusive businesses, books, films, helplines, job portals, and more, all aimed at education, visibility, and community support within the Indian queer landscape. The site aggregates diverse resources spanning social, cultural, educational, and wellness needs to help individuals connect, learn, and access assistance relevant to gender and sexual diversity in India.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI)
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI) supports community-led and rights-based mental health initiative in India by providing funding, capacity building, and advocacy support. It focuses on making mental health care more inclusive, accessible, and responsive to marginalised communities through research, policy engagement, and strengthening grassroots organisations.
Brand Guidelines
Collateral Design
Rebranding Services
Orinam
Orinam is an all-volunteer, unregistered collective of LGBTQIA+ people and allies based in Chennai, India. It works as a support, cultural and activist space to increase understanding of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, offer peer support and safe meet-ups, and create resources for queer individuals, families, communities, and professionals. Through workshops, events, advocacy, publications and its website, Orinam promotes inclusion, awareness and connection within and beyond the queer community.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Gaysi Family
Gaysi Family is an Indian media platform and community space for queer South Asians that provides a safe online and offline space for LGBTQIA+ people to share stories, experiences, art and perspectives, and to connect through events, zines, open mics, workshops, and social gatherings. Gaysi also creates and curates content, celebrates queer creativity and culture, and helps build visibility and community support across the region.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
Varta Trust
Varta Trust is a Kolkata-based non-profit that promotes dialogue, understanding and equity around gender and sexuality in India through publishing, advocacy, research, training and referrals to queer-friendly services. It publishes the Varta webzine on topics related to gender, sexuality, rights and health, They also organise events and webinars, offers sensitisation and training, while maintaining service locators that help LGBTQIA+ people find inclusive health, legal and support services across the country. By combining community engagement, information resources and advocacy, Varta works to reduce stigma and improve access to supportive spaces and services for diverse sexual and gender identities.
Wireframing and Prototyping
User Interface Design
User Experience Testing
Responsive Design Solutions
LGBTQ India Resource
LGBTQ India Resource is a comprehensive, self-funded online platform dedicated to serving India’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Created in memory of Professor Ramchandra Siras, it acts as a one-stop e-resource that brings together information on campus collectives, NGOs and support groups, pride events, inclusive businesses, books, films, helplines, job portals, and more, all aimed at education, visibility, and community support within the Indian queer landscape. The site aggregates diverse resources spanning social, cultural, educational, and wellness needs to help individuals connect, learn, and access assistance relevant to gender and sexual diversity in India.
Animated Explainer Videos
Interactive Presentations
India’s first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund | India’s first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund

India’s First Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund

India’s First Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund

India’s First Dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund
India’s first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund | India’s first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund
India’s first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund | India’s first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy Fund
