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Building safer, more inclusive communities

A youth-led initiative working across countries to foster dignity, understanding, and inclusion through education and dialogue.

Gender Sensitisation Workshop
Pride Parade Celebration
Community Gathering

Recognised & Supported By

Our partners amplify our mission

EqualAsia Foundation
UNICEF
Kanpur Queer
Lakshya Trust
Pahal Foundation
Siliguri Pride
Queer Youth Nepal
Nai Bhor Sanstha
South Africa Pride
Naz Foundation
Echo for Equity Lahore
Safe Space Alliance
Agir Contre L'exclusion
Impact Beyond Borders Foundation
Unstoppable 20
Samarpan Sansthan
Human Life Foundation

Safe Space Alliance partners with over 300 LGBTQI+ organisations worldwide

What We Do

Gender Sensitisation Sessions

Interactive, age-appropriate sessions focused on respect, inclusion, and understanding gender in everyday life - delivered across schools, universities, NGOs, and community spaces.

  • Youth-friendly & discussion-based
  • Delivered offline & online
  • Adapted to local contexts

Re-skilling and Employment

Providing re-skilling sessions in low-cost, high-employability skills delivered by university students and professors, facilitated through our NGO partners. Then, connecting re-skilled individuals to inclusive employers.

  • Curriculum designed on employer needs
  • Delivered offline through our partners
  • Support in finding employment

Why Gender Sensitisation Matters

Many people grow up without safe spaces to ask questions or understand differences. This often leads to fear, exclusion, and silence. Our work focuses on conversations—because understanding is the first step to inclusion.

Through dialogue and education, we create environments where young people can develop empathy, challenge stereotypes, and build communities where everyone feels valued.

Why Gender Sensitisation Matters

Our Work on the Ground

Our sessions and engagements have reached diverse communities across regions, creating dialogue where it matters most.

Nov 15-16

Kanpur Pride Walk

Dec 16-18

Gender sensitization sessions at Impact Beyond Borders Foundation

Dec 19

Gender sensitization session at Unstoppable 20 Foundation

Dec 26

Gender sensitization session at the Samarpan Sansthan

Dec 27

Gender Sensitization session at the Human Life Foundation

Dec 30

Gender Sensitization session at the Naya Sawera NGO

Jan 4

Gender Sensitization session at the Manav Seva Trust, Rajasthan

Jan 9

Gender Sensitization session at the Share A Smile Foundation

Our Global Footprint

Active across South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and North America.

South Asia

IndiaBangladeshPakistan

Southeast Asia

PhilippinesMalaysia

Middle East

UAE

Central Asia

MongoliaKazakhstan

Africa

BeninNigeriaThe GambiaZambiaSouth Africa

Europe

ItalySerbiaUKSwedenPolandRussia

North America

USA

What We're Building Next

26 January

Mumbai Pride Parade

26 February

Lucknow Pride Parade

28 February

Cape Town Pride Parade

1 March

Jaipur Gulabi Pride

Get Involved

Partner With Us

For NGOs, institutions, and organisations

Collaborate with us to bring gender sensitisation and re-skilling to your community.

Volunteer With Us

For youth, facilitators, and organisers

Join our team to facilitate sessions and lead initiatives across the globe.

Support Our Work

For donors & collaborators

Help us expand our reach and impact in building more inclusive communities.