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SAYAAN: Bridging Borders, Uniting Voices, Empowering South Asian LGBTQ+ Youth for Change and Equality

SAYAAN Connect: Uniting South Asian Queer Activists

The South Asian Young Queer Activist Network (SAYAAN) is a regional platform that brings together young queer activists from South Asian countries to promote dialogue, exchange solutions, and create visibility for the gender and sexuality minority (GSM) community, with a specific focus on youth. SAYAAN aims to foster connections and collaboration among LGBTQ+ activists and advocates in South Asia. It includes activists from Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, who have been actively involved in working with the GSM community in their respective countries.

The secretariat of SAYAAN is currently run by Prantakatha, a youth-led nonprofit organization based in West Bengal, India, that has been working on promoting active citizenship and creating an intersectional youth space since 2006.

SAYAAN's objectives include strengthening the bond between South Asian countries to bring about positive changes in the lives of queer individuals in the region.

SAYAAN: Regional platform for South Asian LGBTQ+ youth activists.
Inclusive Membership: Activists from eight countries working for GSM community.
Prantakatha Secretariat: Managed by a youth-led nonprofit; seeks support for growth and connectivity.

As the network is in its early stages of development, it seeks support and resources to grow and enhance connectivity among its members. Some of the immediate needs include the creation of its own website and a platform for hosting virtual meetings or events, which will help facilitate communication and collaboration among its members across different geographical areas in South Asia.

Happy Clients: Celebrating Diversity, Advancing Equality

Projects: Transforming Lives, One Initiative at a Time

Hours Of Support: Empowering and Caring for Our Community

Call To Action

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Our Resource

Your input is vital in helping us continuously improve and tailor our offerings to meet your needs.

Advocacy Resource

We advocate for LGBTQ+ rights through policy change and awareness campaigns, fighting discrimination and promoting equality.

Education Programs

Our educational workshops and awareness programs empower communities with knowledge and promote understanding.

Support & Counseling

We offer a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals, providing mental health support and resources for their well-being.

Community Building

Join us in fostering connections and unity within the LGBTQ+ community through events and gatherings.

Resource Hub

Access valuable resources, information, and support for LGBTQ+ activism and advocacy.

Virtual Hosting

Our platform facilitates online meetings and events, promoting collaboration among members across regions.

Testimonials

We showcase the voices and experiences of our valued clients and community members.

Alex

Community Voices

I can't thank SAYAN enough for the support and resources they provided during a difficult time in my life. Their counseling services helped me find strength and clarity.

Priya

Designer

Attending SAYAN's Pride Festival was a transformative experience. It was inspiring to see so much love and acceptance in one place.

Rahul

Store Owner

I joined SAYAN as a young activist, and the network has given me a platform to make a real impact in my community. Together, we're changing lives.

Maya

Freelancer

SAYAAN's educational workshops opened my eyes to the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. I'm now a more informed and empathetic ally.

Hariharan

Entrepreneur

The support SAYAN offers to queer individuals in South Asia is invaluable. They've created a space where we can truly be ourselves, and that's priceless.

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