Campaigns and Hubs South Asian sexual health and wellbeing South Asian social groups, support groups and organisations Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to request an organisation or group to be added to this directory. Apanjon | Birmingham Queers | Blaise | British Asian LGBTI | Club Kali | DOST (Naz Project) | DOSTI (Trade Sexual Health) | Finding a Voice | Gaysians | GIN: Gay Indian & South Asian LGBTQ+ Network | GIN: Saathi Deeper Connections | Hidayah LGBT | Imaan | Monthly Restorative Justice Circles | Naz and Matt Foundation | Naz Project | PEEPAL | Persian LGBT | QUEST Mosaic | Sarbats LGBT+ Sikhs | South Asian HangOuts | South Asian Heritage Month | The Open Minds Project | Wisethoughts | Yarana (Birmingham LGBT) Apanjon Apanjon is a Bangladeshi LGBT community organisation established in 2017 within LGBT friends in the United Kingdom. Their main aim is to campaign for equality and justice for LGBT community people in Bangladesh. They provide services including advice on sexual and mental health, advice on welfare motivation, One-to-one counselling and Legal advice. Where: (write to us) Second floor, 102-105 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7RA Tel: 07580457474 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.apanjon.org Useful Link: https://www.apanjon.org/copy-of-how-we-can-help BQ (Birmingham Queers) (Formerly known as BSAQ (Birmingham South Asian Queers)) BASQ group is a desi themed whatsapp group space for LGBTQIA people across all genders to talk and socialise together. It’s open to people of all ethnicities and colours. Email: [email protected] Blaise Blaise is a social group for those who identify as LGBT and BAME within Derby, Derbyshire, and the wider East Midlands. Date: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Time: 7 – 9.30pm Where: Derbyshire LGBT+, 7 Bramble St, Derby DE1 1HU Email: [email protected] Website: www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk Useful links: https://www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk/groups https://www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk/sexualhealth British Asian LGBTI British Asian LGBTI is an online forum which aims to help unite this community and reduce isolation and discrimination faced, defend global LGBTI rights including repealing Section 377 in India and Asia, specialising in intersectionality of race and sexuality issues. This group does important work on queer visibility and aims to reduce homophobia and racism, improving understanding of South Asian LGBTI mental health issues as well as promote acceptance. Website: https://britishasianlgbti.org Twitter (X): @BritAsianLGBTI Club Kali Club Kali Network (CIC) supports LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer) people from BAME (Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic) backgrounds to reduce isolation by providing safe social events. Their service users/members experience a range of mental / physical health issues in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. Club Kali promotes the needs of BAME people around their experience of issues required and appropriate support and interventions including domestic abuse/forced marriage (from family members), health, self-harm, addiction, homelessness, stigma and discrimination. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.clubkali.com Useful Link: https://clubkali.com/what-we-do/ DOST (Naz Project) DOST is a monthly support group for South Asian LGBTQ+ men. The group is a safe, facilitated space for those attending to connect, discuss issues they may be affected by and reduce social isolation. Date: First Tuesday of every monthTime: 7 – 8.45pm Where: NAZ, 30 Black's Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DT Contact: Ravi Chohan (Group Coordinator) Tel: 07309 64533 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.naz.org.uk/dost Social Media: https://linktr.ee/nazprojectlondon DOSTI (Trade Sexual Health) DOSTI is a social and support group for South Asian and Middle Eastern lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and questioning people. It is a safe space to talk about common issues, make friends and get involved in cultural activities and celebrations. Date: Last Friday of each month Time: 6 - 8pm Where: Trade Sexual Health, 2nd Floor, 27 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, LE1 6AS Contact: Makinder Chahal Tel: 0116 254 1747 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.facebook.com/DostiLeicester Social Media: https://linktr.ee/DostiLeicesterNewsletter: newsletter Finding a Voice Finding a Voice is a voluntary-led LGBT organisation for the South Asian community from Birmingham South Asians LGBT. Twitter (X): @brumasianslgbt Email: [email protected] GIN: Gay Indian & South Asian LGBTQ+ Network (GIN) Gay Indian Network (GIN) is a sociable friendly networking and support group for the LGBTQIA community of Indian origin and their friends and allies that would like to get to know each other all over the UK. Their aim is to support and connect the LGBTQIA community of Indian heritage and the wider diaspora with each other, and their friends and allies in the United Kingdom. Website: https://gayindiannetworklondon.com Twitter (X): @GINindianUK The best way to get in touch is via the Meetup group. Click here for more info on joining. GIN provide the following groups and services: GIN & Bombay Tonic WhatsApp group (150+ members). GIN Book Club meets monthly to review books. GIN Film Club for Bollywood and South Asian LGBTQIA films. GIN & Lime Women’s’ Group for Indian and South Asian women. GIN mens+ Group. GIN Midlands. GIN Next GINeration; A social and support group for members under 35. GIN Proud Parents Group. GIN Roast and Toast; Food group for lovers of Indian and South Asian cuisine. GIN Tele-friending Buddy Service (GTBS) to help isolated people connect. GIN Well Being support group. GIN: Saathi Deeper Connections GIN: Saathi Deeper Connections group is for support and growth, from shared experiences for LGBTQ+ South Asian people. The group is a compassionate, caring and respectful space for deeper conversations around lived South Asian experiences. The ‘Heart circle’ format is used, in which participants are offered 5 minutes each to speak freely from the heart, while everyone else listens without interruption or judgement. Time: Saturdays once a month Where: Online Zoom. Find us on the 'meet up' platform. https://www.meetup.com/ Useful Link: https://gayindiannetworklondon.com/mental-health Gaysians Gaysians platform brings our focus to individual and collective healing. They have significantly expanded the number of organisations they promote, especially those providing mental health, housing and International support. Website: https://www.gaysians.org Twitter (X): @gaysians_uk Useful Link: https://www.gaysians.org/resources Hidayah LGBT Hidayah's collective mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims and promote social justice and education about our community to counter discrimination, prejudice and injustice. https://hidayahlgbt.com/events/ Email: [email protected] Websites: https://hidayahlgbt.com Twitter (X): @HidayahLGBTQI Useful Link: https://hidayahlgbt.com/wellbeing/ Imaan Imaan is a volunteer-led charity, led by and working for LGBTQI Muslims. They aim to represent the breadth of the Islamic faith and the range of identities and lived experiences. Email: [email protected] Website: https://imaanlondon.wordpress.com/about/ Where: 159 Mile End Road, London E1 4AQ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/chhAKP Twitter (X): @ImaanLGBTQ Useful Link: https://imaanlondon.wordpress.com/islam-sexuality/ Monthly Restorative Justice Circles (Hidayah LGBT) Monthly Restorative Justice Circles is a monthly safe space event for connection, support, and community healing for those who identify as Muslim(ish) and LGBTQ+. Registration is required prior to the event. Date: First Saturday of every month Time: 2 – 4pm Where: Online Email: [email protected] Website: https://hidayahlgbt.com/event-calendar/monthly-restorative-justice-circles/2023-03-04/ Twitter (X): @HidayahLGBTQI Naz and Matt Foundation (Support group for religious Parents and LGBTQI+ individuals) Naz and Matt Foundation (Support group for religious Parents and LGBTQI+ individuals) is a face-to-face support group, created to help bring Parents and LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, queer/questioning and intersex) individuals, from religious and faith backgrounds, closer together. Website: https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/meetup Twitter (X): @nazandmatt Useful Links: https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/support/ https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/parents/ https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/voices/ https://www.nazandmattfoundation.org/video/ Naz Project NAZ Project is a sexual health charity working to address sexual health inequalities in Black, Brown and Global Majority communities. They have 29 years of experience working across London to provide culturally specific interventions to communities disproportionately impacted by poor sexual, reproductive and HIV outcomes. They have a national reach through their events and programmes. Time: Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed Where: 30 Black's Rd, Hammersmith,London W6 9DT Tel: 0208 741 1879 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.naz.org.uk/ Useful Links: https://www.naz.org.uk/what-we-do https://www.naz.org.uk/latestnews https://linktr.ee/nazprojectlondon PEEPAL Peer Support Group (Naz Project) PEEPAL is a friendly social peer support group space for people of South Asian and/or mixed heritage living with HIV. The meetings are held face-to-face at NAZ's office. This group is inclusive of cis and trans women and also gender non-conforming people who feel comfortable centering from the South Asian experience. Date: Last Thursday of every month Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm Where: NAZ, 30 Black's Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9DT Contact: Mina Kakaiya Tel: 07442383297 Website: https://www.naz.org.uk/peepal Social Media: https://linktr.ee/nazprojectlondon Persian LGBT Persian LGBT aims are to bring the newly arrived, Asylum Seekers and Refuges LGBT members of community together to develop welcoming safe place environments, for its members here in the UK. Persian LGBT Organisation does not provide Immigration advice of any kind. However there are Immigration and other solicitors that could members can be sign-posted to. Tel: +1880555353505 Website: https://persianlgbt.org/ Useful Links: https://persianlgbt.org/events/ QUEST Mosaic Quest Mosaic are online gatherings where Black, Asian and other Racialised Minority gay, bi & queer men come together to connect, share experiences and build community. Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: 11am – 12.30pm Where: Zoom online Contact: Ade Adeniji & Sonny Thaker Website: https://www.thequestawaitsyou.com/quest-mosaic/ Sarbats LGBT+ Sikhs Sarbats LGBT+ Sikhs vision is to create awareness, tackle homophobia/biphobia/transphobia and build bridges within and beyond our communities. They are based in the UK but their reach is global and they try to reflect that in their online resources, blogs and information. They host regular online events open to all, as well as in-person events mostly in the UK. Volunteers are always welcome! Contact: https://www.sarbat.net/contact Website: https://www.sarbat.net/events Useful Link: https://www.sarbat.net/resources South Asian HangOuts (LGBT HERO) South Asian HangOuts is a twice monthly friendly and welcoming online Zoom social support group for gay, bi and trans men who live in the UK (or have lived or have strong affiliation with the UK) and who have South Asian heritage, to come together and connect with one another in a safe and friendly non-judgmental environment. Date: First and Third Tuesdays of the month Time: 7 - 8.30pmWhere: Zoom online Contact: Dan Singh Tel: 020 7738 6872 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.lgbthero.org.uk/hangouts-for-south-asian-gay-bi-and-trans-men Twitter (X): @lgbthero | https://linktr.ee/lgbthero Useful Link: https://www.lgbthero.org.uk/Pages/Category/south-asian-wellbeing South Asian Heritage Month South Asian Heritage Month seeks to elevate the prominence of British South Asian history and heritage in the UK through education, arts, culture, celebration and commemoration. Their mission is to deepen people’s understanding of the rich and diverse contributions of South Asian communities to British society, promote intercultural dialogue, and foster greater social cohesion among communities. Website: https://southasianheritage.org.uk/ Twitter (X): @SAHM_UK Instagram: southasianheritagemonth_uk Useful Link: https://southasianheritage.org.uk/events/ The Open Minds Project The Open Minds Project have different groups and events each month that provide safer and more supportive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people with South Asian heritage to connect and learn from each other. These are online social support spaces and creative workshops. They also run an annual celebration event every year to welcome LGBTQ+ queer South Asian people. Date: Once a month.Where: In person, rotating between London, Birmingham and online. Email: https://www.theopenmindsproject.org/contact Websites: https://www.theopenmindsproject.org/events https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-open-minds-project-31813056391 Social Media: Instagram / Twitter (X) / Youtube @_openmindsproj_ Useful Links: https://www.theopenmindsproject.org/your-stories https://www.theopenmindsproject.org/desi-parent-interviews Wisethoughts Wisethoughts are a LGBTQI+ & BAME Arts Charity based in Haringey, London. They create dynamic local, national and international arts initiatives and deliver services that help address social justice issues for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex (LGBTQI+) and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. They work as consultants and advise organisations, statutory bodies on wider or specific diversity and inclusion. Tel: 020 888 99 555 Email: [email protected] Website: https://wisethoughts.org/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WiseThoughts Yarana (Birmingham LGBT) Yarana is a face-to-face support group has been created to help bring South Asian & Middle Eastern LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/ questioning and intersex) people together. Their aim is to create a safe and welcoming space and promote positive health and wellbeing. Date: Monthly on Saturdays Time: 4 - 6pm Where: Birmingham LGBT Centre, B1 1EQ Contact: Birmingham LGBTTel: 0121 643 0821 E-mail: [email protected] Website: https://blgbt.org/directory/9201/ Twitter (X): @birminghamlgbt | https://linktr.ee/birminghamlgbt Manage Cookie Preferences