South Asian Diaspora

A national helpline run by a coalition of South Asian LGBTQ organizations and individuals based in the U.S.

An online social and support group for self-identified South Asian gay, bisexual and transgender men.

"Represents a broad array of nationalities including those of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka." Estd. 1994.

Founded in 2003. "A social and support group (formerly called MP) that exists for the LGBT community and allies in Chennai and for those with roots in Chennai/Tamil Nadu."

Parivar is America’s only Transgender-led, Transgender-centering South Asian organization based in San Francisco, California.

"Serves to promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, empowerment and safe spaces for sexual minorities and people of all gender identities, who trace their heritage to South Asia or who identify as South Asian."

"Serving Southern California's South Asian LGBT*Q community since 1997"

"Offers a supportive, empowering & non-judgmental environment where LGBTQ South Asians & their allies can meet, make connections, & proudly promote awareness & acceptance of their sexual identity."

"Founded in 2002, Adhunika is a volunteer based organization dedicated to promoting technology usage for Bangladeshi women worldwide, in order to bring about positive social change in their lives, thus contributing to the advancement of gender equality in Bangladesh and the empowerment of Bangladeshi women."

Formally established in 2009, Jahajee Sisters "is a movement-building organization, led by Indo-Caribbean women, committed to creating a safe and equitable society. We foster solidarity and empowerment through dialogue, arts, leadership development and grassroots organizing."

Founded in 1989, "Sakhi unites survivors of violence, communities, and institutions to prevent and end domestic violence in the South Asian community in New York City."

Samhati is a non-profit organization, founded in 1984 to initiate, implement, and support small projects that improve the social and economic conditions of poor and otherwise disadvantaged women and children in Bangladesh.

Formed in 1997. "Educates women of color on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, and works towards the access of health services, information and resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate through the integration of the disciplines of community organizing, Self-Help and human rights education."