QUEERelief Active Fundraisers

With the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic raging through India, the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges. Sex workers have lost their daily wages, trans people have no official ID for government schemes, and those in the closet stuck with their parents have no support systems. Pink List India has put together a list of NGOs working towards providing immediate relief for the queer community across the country.

Know any others helping the community? Tell us and we'll add them to our list!

Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Kashmir - Sonzal Welfare Trust

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Sonzal Welfare Trust is raising funds to support the transgender community in and around Srinagar. The community has been hit hard by lockdowns and requires urgent assistance, particularly in the absence of a gharana system in the region. 

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Donations can be made to Sonzal Welfare Trust, Account Number 0185010100011038, IFSC JAKA0SATHOO (J&K Bank, Upper Sathoo).

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Karnataka - Chaithra S 

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A collective of 100 transgender people from Davangere District, Karnataka is raising funds for daily ration and other essentials. Their livelihoods have been severely affected by the pandemic and the resulting lockdown. Many of them are elderly and some are living with HIV.

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Each individual requires a kit of Rs. 2000 for a month. To donate, head to: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-transgender-people-3 

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Livelihood Assistance for Transgender Community in Manipur - All Trans Man Association 

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The All Trans Man Association is raising funds to support members of the trans community affected by the second wave of COVID-19 and associated lockdowns with food and livelihood relief. 

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To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-all-trans-man-association-1 

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in West Bengal - ICCHAPURON

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A group of 6 transgender individuals at Dinajpur have come together to initiated ICCHAPURON, a community-based kitchen supported by Dinajpur Notun Aalo Society and The Humsafar Trust. 

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To help their efforts, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-joyita-mondal 

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Tamil Nadu - District Transgender Nala Sangam

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District Transgender Nala Sangam, a collective of trans people in Thiruvallur, are raising funds for at least 150 transgender persons for their basic provisions like food, oil, salt, drinking water, masks, basic medical supplies and soap so that they can also stay at home and stay safe.

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To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-sabitha-2 

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Karnataka - S Veena Sangama 

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S Veena Sangama is a transgender activist based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She is organizing a drive across the city to distribute food to transgender communities, daily wage workers, elderly people, and other families and individuals affected by COVID-19. They are preparing 50 kilograms of rice everyday to prepare around 350 packs of food. 

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To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-s-veena-sangama 

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Food and Medical Assistance for Transgender Community in Kerala and Tamil Nadu - Kalki Subramaniam 

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Kalki Subramaniam is raising funds to support the basic needs of the transgender artist community in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, particularly the physically challenged, seniors and sick people as priority. This includes food and medical assistance to members who have lost livelihoods because of COVID-19. 

To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-transgender-artists

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Maharashtra - Trutiypanthi Samajseva Sanstha Shrirampur

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Trutiypanthi Samajseva Sanstha, led by Disha Pinki Shaikh, is raising funds to support food and livelihood needs of 100 trans persons in Shrirampur in Maharashtra. They support individuals who have lost their means of earning daily wages as a result of the state-wide lockdown.

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Donations can be made to Trutiypanthi Samajseva Sanstha Shrirampur. Bank Account No: 1410101606677. IFSC Code: CNRB0001410

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Tamil Nadu - Grace Banu

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Grace Banu is raising funds to provide 500 transgender folk artistes, HIV infected trans folx, and rural trans communities in Tamil Nadu with food relief. These communities have been left with no wages during the second wave, making it impossible to pay rent or afford food. 

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This fundraiser accepts foreign donations. Each kit costs Rs. 3000. To donate, head to: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-grace-banu-2 

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Shelter Assistance for Transgender Community in West Bengal - Moitri Sanjog

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Moitri Sanjog Society is raising funds to build a long-term shelter for older, homeless trans people in rural north Bengal. The pandemic stalled the construction of the shelter, and at this last mile, they need support to help finish this crucial work. 

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This fundraiser accepts foreign donations. To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-transgender-people-1 

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Food and Medical Assistance for Marginalised Communities in Delhi - Human Solidarity Foundation 

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Human Solidarity Foundation, led by Dr. Aqsa Shaikh, is providing food kits to marginalised communities in Delhi. They also have a 24/7 COVID helpline for telemedicine calls and a charitable clinic for medical assistance. 

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To donate, GPay/PhonePe/PayTM 9891763903 or transfer funds to Human Solidarity Foundation, Account Number 50200053008793, IFSC HDFC0000578.

Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Chennai - Trans Community Kitchen

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6 community members are coming together to prepare food for 300 people (mainly the homeless and other working class individuals) every Sunday in Chennai amidst new COVID-19 lockdowns in the city. Another kitchen is being set up at Tsunami Headquarters to serve 70 members of the trans* and disabled community.

They need Rs. 25,000 per Sunday to keep the kitchen running. To donate, DM Aruvi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trains_trans/ 

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Livelihood Assistance for Transgender Community in Imphal - Santa Khurai

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Santa Khurai is raising funds to set up a small business run by trans* persons to produce plates and bowls out of the wasted banana dry bark. The project aims at giving jobs to many trans* persons in the state in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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This fundraiser accepts foreign donations. To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-transgender-people-2# 

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Food Assistance for Marginalised Communities in Mumbai - Youth Feed India and Helping Hands 

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Youth Feed India and Helping Hands are delivering ration kits with essential supplies to sex workers, daily wagers, and members of the trans* community impacted by the lockdown in Mumbai in coordination with grassroots organisations.

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This fundraiser accepts foreign donations. Each kit costs Rs. 1000. To donate, head to this link: https://bit.ly/mumbaineedsyou  

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Food and Medical Assistance for Transgender Community in West Bengal - Samabhabona 

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Samabhabona is raising fundings to provide basic food relief and PPE kits to 700 trans folks in and around Kolkata for a period of three months. They also wish to cover healthcare for those from the community who are COVID positive.

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To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-trans-people-1

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Food and Medical Assistance for Transgender Community in Manipur - Ya All

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Ya All is raising funds to provide ration assistance, medical care assistance, vaccination assistance, and mental health assistance to members of the LGBTQ+ community, people living with HIV, orphans and other marginalised communities in Manipur. 

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To donate, head to this link: https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/help-sadam-vaccinate-buy-medicines-and-provide-mental-health-support 

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Pune - MIST and QueerBazaar

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MIST and QueerBazaar are raising funds by selling masks to provide dry rations to members of the trans* community in Pune. In the first round of relief efforts, they have been able to support 100 trans persons.

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To buy a mask, head to https://LGBTQ.co.in.

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Shelter Assistance for Transgender Community in Mumbai and Delhi - Tweet Foundation

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Tweet Foundation has a shelter in Delhi for trans men who need assistance. Individuals needing assistance can contact them at tweetfoundation@gmail.com. They are also raising funds to create a similar shelter in Mumbai for trans persons.

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To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-shelter-for-transgender-persons-in-mumbai 

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Food, Medical and Mental Health Assistance for LGBTQIA+ Community - Keshav Suri Foundation 

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Keshav Suri Foundation is offering food relief, medical assistance and mental health assistance for the LGBTQIA+ community across India. They have a mental health counsellor on call and also support smaller grassroots organisations. 

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To know more about their efforts, head to this link: https://keshavsuri.foundation/covid-19-queerlife/ 

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Tamil Nadu - Rakshika Raj

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Rakshika Raj, a transgender nurse and social activist from Tamil Nadu, is raising funds for food relief for trans persons who have had their lives and livelihoods affected by COVID-19. She aims at providing relief to 800 individuals and families by providing groceries and financial support. 

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This fundraiser accepts foreign donations. Each kit costs Rs. 1000. To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-rakshika

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Food and Medical Assistance for Transgender Community Across India - Parivar Bay Area

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Parivar Bay Area is supporting grassroots organisations - Aravani Art Project, Greater Hijra Intersex Samiti, Moitri Sanjog, Trans Equality Society, and Transvision - with food supplies and sanitary preventive kits to help support communities in the COVID-19 pandemic. These distributions are already happening across 6 locations in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and West Bengal.

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This fundraiser accepts foreign donations. To donate, head to this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-indian-trans-lives-covid-relief

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community and Sex Workers in Jharkhand - People for Change 

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People for Change is raising funds to support 400 families of trans persons and sex workers in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, for around four months with food, medicines and rent. 

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A ration kit for a family costs Rs.600. To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-people-for-change

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in Karnataka - Sangama 

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Sangama is supporting economically weak sex workers, sexual minorities and transgender persons across 10 districts of Karnataka with nutritional support given the impact of Covid-19. They plan to support at least 1000 every month.

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Each nutritional supplement kit costs INR 250. To donate, head to: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-sangama. 

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Food Assistance for Transgender Community in West Bengal - Raja Dutta

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Raja Dutta, an Odissi dancer and a transgender activist from Coochbehar, North Bengal, is raising funds for food assistance for trans sex workers in Coochbehar and Alipurduar.

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Each kit costs around Rs 1500. To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-trans-people-3 

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Food and Medical Assistance for Transgender Community in West Bengal - Kolkata Anandam 

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Anandam Kolkata is raising funds for food assistance and vaccine assistance for members of the transgender community spread across the districts of Kolkata, Hooghly and North 24 Paraganas. This includes children of the female sex workers who have also lost work.

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To donate, head to this link: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/support-kolkata-anandam-for-equality-and-justice 

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