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From Mumbai to Hyderabad, these five LGBTQIA+ organisations are creating safe spaces, offering support, and building awareness through their everyday work. Pride Month shines a light on their efforts, but their commitment continues all year, reaching people through care, conversation, and community.

For LGBTQ+ individuals in India, finding a safe space can be life-changing. This guide maps trusted, affirming places offering support, community, and care. From counseling to conversation, these spaces are where identities are embraced, not questioned — where you’re not just accepted, but deeply seen, heard, and valued.

Activist Nu Misra, who has an acquired physical disability, talks about the “gaze” of pity they have been subject to all their life, and how they navigate sexuality as a disabled person.

Srivatsan’s journey from Chennai to Toronto to find acceptance, find his partner Saravanan, and adopt their son Sendhan, highlights their struggles and triumphs as a gay couple.

Behind Jackielynn’s dazzling smile is a story of fear, love, strength and home. The first trans Miss Universe winner from Sikkim, she didn’t just win a title; she claimed her place in the world. Now, she stands tall so others can walk more freely in their truth.

What began as a wildlife encounter became a story of courage, queerness, and healing — told through the lens of a 23-year-old filmmaker.

When the pandemic hit, Amita Naik didn’t panic — she pivoted. From selling raw milk to launching her own dairy brand, this Goan woman shows how resilience, training, and local resources can turn a simple farm into a flourishing business.

When shells rained down on Poonch, menstrual care was the last thing anyone could think about. But for thousands of women, it’s still an urgent need. You can help — with just Rs 245.

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi’s journey, from commanding peacekeeping missions to leading Operation Sindoor, is a powerful reminder of leadership defined by skill, determination, and service.

After the sudden passing of her husband 30 years ago, Swati Naik was left in the dark. She picked herself up and began to shoulder financial responsibilities and raise her children by cleaning and packing parcels at the post office.