Nazariya (Delhi)
A queer feminist collective that helps people in crisis situations, including but not limited to finding emergency shelter.
Instagram: @nazariya.qfrg
Sahodari Foundation (South India)
Founded by artist and activist Kalki Subramaniam, they offer housing and support, especially for trans women.
Website: sahodari.org
Mitr Trust (Delhi)
Another grassroots group helping trans and gender-diverse folks with health services, shelter, and more.
Nestam (Vishakhapatnam)
A supportive queer collective founded in 2015, Nestam organizes film screenings, workshops, marches, and social get-togethers in Vizag. They provide a safe space for queer individuals to connect and grow.
Instagram: @nestamvizag
Sappho for Equality
Based in Kolkata, Sappho offers peer counselling, a helpline, workshops, and a drop‑in centre for lesbian, bisexual, and transmasculine individuals. They also host the popular annual Dialogues LGBT film festival and run a safe space canteen called Porshi.
Website: sapphokolkata.in | IG: @sappho.for.equality
Naz Foundation
The org behind the landmark Section 377 case. They now provide health services, legal support, and advocacy.
Website: nazindia.org
Socio-Legal Information Centre
A network of lawyers working on everything from gender rights to LGBTQIA+ cases.
Website: hrln.org
The Humsafar Trust
One of the oldest LGBTQ+ organisations in India, Humsafar has been around since the ’90s offering legal support, health services, and community programs—especially for queer and trans folks dealing with workplace or police-related issues.
Website: humsafar.org | IG: @thehumsafartrustofficial
Sweekar: The Rainbow Parents
A growing support group of and for parents of LGBTQIA+ children to advise and guide each other, stay updated about the latest news and developments, and offer peer-counselling and help other parents who are struggling to accept their LGBTQIA+ children.
Website: sweekartrp.org | IG: @sweekartherainbowparents
Yaariyan & Umang (Mumbai)
Run by the Humsafar Trust, these are community groups: Yaariyan for young LGBTQIA+ folks, Umang for lesbian, bisexual, and trans women.
Website: humsafar.org
The Queer Muslim Project
An art-meets-activism collective creating space for queer Muslim voices in India and beyond.
Website: tqmp.in | IG: @thequeermuslimproject
Aarogya Seva's Queer Health Directory
A crowd-sourced list of doctors, clinics, and services that are queer-inclusive.
Website: aarogyaseva.org | IG: @doctorsforseva
India HIV/AIDS Alliance – TransVision Project
Focused on trans healthcare, including HIV services and gender-affirming support.
Website: allianceindia.org
Lakshya Trust (Gujarat & National)
Founded by Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil in 2000, Lakshya Trust offers HIV education, sexual health clinics, counselling, and STI care across Gujarat; with drop-in centres in Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, and a unique safe-space campus in Rajpipla.
Website: lakshya-trust.org
The Alternative Story (Bengaluru & Online)
This Bengaluru-based mental health collective is feminist, caste-conscious and queer-inclusive. With “pay-what-you-can” therapy, online options, and support groups, their aim is to make mental health resources accessible to for marginalised folks.
Website: alternativestory.in | IG: @thealtstory
