Empowering Bengaluru's Sexuality Minority Community

Join us in supporting and uplifting the sexuality minority community in Bangalore through advocacy and resources.

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Empowering the Sexuality Minority Community in Bengaluru

At Payana Bengaluru, we are dedicated to supporting and uplifting the sexuality minority community through advocacy, education, and resources, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.

A crowd of people holds up various colorful signs supporting LGBTQ+ rights. One prominent sign reads 'Protect Queer Kids', while another bears a rainbow design. Participants are dressed vibrantly and some wear costumes, adding a festive and supportive atmosphere.
A crowd of people holds up various colorful signs supporting LGBTQ+ rights. One prominent sign reads 'Protect Queer Kids', while another bears a rainbow design. Participants are dressed vibrantly and some wear costumes, adding a festive and supportive atmosphere.

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Our Vision

“The goal of Payana is to see a world where sexuality minorities are free from stigma and discrimination, are treated with equality and have the opportunity to develop their individual capacities”

Our Mission

We as a group have set our goal steps is build the strength of the sexuality minority community leading community independent the community collectivizing and taking responsibility for their own lives and bringing about change for better living, creating harmony with the larger society. to go further three aim is to mobilize the community across the state on one platform, to challenge their own strength, where by bringing out the power of the community. To bring the community into the mainstream there is a need for the community to understand their status in society; they need to understand why they face stigma. The purpose of the network is to bring the community on one platform showing strength and power, strength and power not as a threat to society but to create awareness in society about we attitude of society which has an oppressive impact on the community.

Empowering the Sexuality Minority Community

We provide support and resources for the sexuality minority community in Bengaluru to thrive.

A vibrant protest scene featuring people holding signs advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The focal point is a large orange sign with the text 'On My Gay List: Slay' in bold letters. The crowd is colorful and engaged, with participants displaying symbols of pride, such as rainbow flags.
A vibrant protest scene featuring people holding signs advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. The focal point is a large orange sign with the text 'On My Gay List: Slay' in bold letters. The crowd is colorful and engaged, with participants displaying symbols of pride, such as rainbow flags.
Support and Resources

Offering guidance, advocacy, and community-building initiatives for sexuality minority individuals.

Community Engagement

Fostering connections through events, workshops, and social gatherings for the sexuality minority community.

Advocacy and Awareness

Raising awareness and promoting rights for sexuality minority individuals in society and beyond.

Community Support

Empowering the sexuality minority community through various inclusive initiatives.

A crowd of people is seen participating in a colorful outdoor event. Two men in the foreground are smiling and holding signs supporting LGBTQ rights, one with the rainbow flag colors and 'Born This Way' written on it. The group is surrounded by buildings, trees, and clear skies, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
A crowd of people is seen participating in a colorful outdoor event. Two men in the foreground are smiling and holding signs supporting LGBTQ rights, one with the rainbow flag colors and 'Born This Way' written on it. The group is surrounded by buildings, trees, and clear skies, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
Support Programs

Offering resources and assistance to the sexuality minority community.

The image features the letters 'LGBTQ+' formed by colorful balloon-like structures on a light brown background. Each letter is constructed from balloons of various colors, including pink, purple, orange, yellow, green, and red.
The image features the letters 'LGBTQ+' formed by colorful balloon-like structures on a light brown background. Each letter is constructed from balloons of various colors, including pink, purple, orange, yellow, green, and red.
A diverse group of people is seen participating in a vibrant street parade in a city with tall buildings. The atmosphere is lively, featuring individuals expressing support for LGBTQ+ rights, as indicated by rainbow accessories and banners. One person with pink hair and a rainbow wristband is prominently raising a fist, while others display various messages on their clothing and signs.
A diverse group of people is seen participating in a vibrant street parade in a city with tall buildings. The atmosphere is lively, featuring individuals expressing support for LGBTQ+ rights, as indicated by rainbow accessories and banners. One person with pink hair and a rainbow wristband is prominently raising a fist, while others display various messages on their clothing and signs.
A crowd of people marching in an outdoor protest. Participants hold signs with messages supporting LGBT+ rights. The scene is overcast, and many individuals are dressed warmly. Rainbow flags and banners are visible, expressing solidarity and advocacy.
A crowd of people marching in an outdoor protest. Participants hold signs with messages supporting LGBT+ rights. The scene is overcast, and many individuals are dressed warmly. Rainbow flags and banners are visible, expressing solidarity and advocacy.
Awareness Campaigns

Raising awareness and promoting acceptance within the community.

Community Voices

Hear from our supporters and members of the sexuality minority community.

Payana has been a beacon of hope for the LGBTQ community in Bengaluru.

Ravi Kumar
A group of people participate in a parade on a city street, holding a banner with messages promoting love, unity, and LGBTQ+ rights. They are surrounded by onlookers behind barriers, and a security guard stands in the foreground with a high-visibility jacket. Buildings and temporary structures are visible in the background.
A group of people participate in a parade on a city street, holding a banner with messages promoting love, unity, and LGBTQ+ rights. They are surrounded by onlookers behind barriers, and a security guard stands in the foreground with a high-visibility jacket. Buildings and temporary structures are visible in the background.

Bengaluru

The support and resources provided by Payana have truly changed lives for many individuals in our community. Their dedication is inspiring and invaluable.

Glossy, multicolored letters spelling 'LGBTQ+' stand out against a solid magenta background. The letters have a reflective, shiny texture, creating a kaleidoscope effect with various shades.
Glossy, multicolored letters spelling 'LGBTQ+' stand out against a solid magenta background. The letters have a reflective, shiny texture, creating a kaleidoscope effect with various shades.
Anjali Rao

Bengaluru

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