In July 2024, we organized an informative webinar featuring Rajeev Kushwah, a distinguished advocate for queer rights and the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals across India. The primary goals of the webinar were to highlight the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ folks in India, discussing notions of queer community, care and support, and what allyship represents. The session also included a Q&A round, engaging over 50 attendees associated with the NGO Sukhad Foundation in meaningful dialogue and addressing their questions and concerns on these pressing topics.
As part of our project, we also organized and led an online fundraising campaign to support Sukhad Foundation’s mission of aiding the LGBTQIA+ community in achieving social and economic inclusion. The campaign successfully raised over 85,000 INR, which was allocated to furthering the Foundation’s efforts. Additionally, the funds were used to print 20 Q+ Primer Packs, which provided the queer community working with the NGO with a comprehensive briefing packet about their constitutional rights. This resource aimed to familiarize them with available support avenues and enhance their access to necessary tools and resources.