Podcast, documentary support queer South Asian women in Vancouver

There aren’t a lot of resources in Metro Vancouver geared specifically towards queer South Asian women. That’s why a local charity is stepping in to fill the void.

Sher Vancouver offers peer support, counselling, and a host of other services to both South Asian men and women in the LGBTQ+ community.

Founder Alex Sangha says his organization has also filmed a documentary and produced a podcast hosted by two queer South Asian women. They’re releasing the project under the series name QConnections, meant to act as a resource hub for the people they intend to uplift.

“It talks about the coming out journeys of queer South Asian people in Metro Vancouver and the reactions of their parents. We want to create awareness, we want to create safe spaces, and we want to educate,” he said.

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Sangha says several women have come to him saying they didn’t know how to get support independently.

“Outside of Sher Vancouver, there really is not a lot of support for queer South Asian women. It’s a very vulnerable sector for women in our community, our demographic,” he said.

“They felt very isolated. They felt very lonely. They didn’t know how to make friends.”

He and his peers hope their new video and audio content helps improve their well-being.

Sangha adds they’re working on getting more women of color on their staff and board.

To get more information or reach out for resources, contact Sher Vancouver through its website.