Within India’s complex healthcare landscape, Safe Access stands as a bold advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity. Backed by Qequal Foundation, this Section 8 not-for-profit is deeply rooted in the values of dignity, respect, and community-led change. The organisation understands that the path to better healthcare for LGBTQ+ people is paved with compassionate listening, strategic partnerships, and focused action.
Source: Safe Access
Safe Access is at the forefront of programs that address both immediate needs and systemic barriers. Its initiatives provide direct support — emotional care through peer providers, connections to affirmative health professionals, and safe spaces for those facing stigma due to gender or sexuality. Beyond practical help, Safe Access is a thought leader, influencing dialogue and policy through evidence-based research. Whether in city clinics or rural communities, its team works to reduce gaps in awareness, challenge stereotypes, and bridge divides between people and providers.
Meet the team
Safe Access, on LinkedIn
Shubham Choudhary, Founder
Dhaval Shah, Director, Programs Design & Strategy
Aayushi Patnaik, Communications Manager
The project does not just reach out — it brings people together. By forming partnerships with healthcare professionals, social influencers, and grassroots organisations, Safe Access ensures its work is informed by lived experience and best practice. Events like webinars and workshops foster learning and build stronger networks, while advocacy campaigns push for lasting policy shifts. At every step, the team values representation: people of all backgrounds contribute to Safe Access’s vision.
Inclusivity runs through each program, from affirmative health service directories to proactive community engagement. The Safe Access website is a portal to resources, providers and support — consistently updated to reflect the evolving needs and voices of the community. The organisation’s environment is as dynamic as the challenge it tackles, welcoming new ideas and nurturing professional growth for those who join.
As it looks to the future, Safe Access is more than a place of help — it is a catalyst for change, inviting everyone to participate in building a healthcare system that truly celebrates diversity and honours every individual.
