The South Asian Lesbian & Gay Association of New York City (SALGA) serves to promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, empowerment and safe spaces for sexual minorities and people of all gender identities, who trace their heritage to South Asia or who identify as South Asian. Our mission is to enable community members to establish cultural visibility and take a stand against oppression and discrimination in all its forms.  We pledge to encourage leadership development, provide multi-generational support, work towards immigration advocacy, address health issues such as HIV / AIDS, and foster political involvement in the interest of creating a more tolerant society.

8/21 SALGA Youth Group Meeting!

Posted: August 16th, 2010 | Author: Jimmy | Filed under: Blog, Events, News |

If You’re Under 24 years old, Come to SALGA’s Upcoming Youth Group Meeting!

Date: Saturday, August 21st
Time: 4-6pm
Place: LGBT Center 208 W 13th Street, Room 305 (Wheelchair Accessible)

It’ll be lots of fun and you can meet cool new people.

The SALGA Youth Group is a safe, confidential place for queer South Asians between the ages of thirteen and twenty-four to discuss issues facing our community.

Whether you need support coming out, or have questions about your legal rights as queer youth, or are just trying to connect with fellow South Asians, this is the space for you! Depending on what members want, the group can provide social events, community outings, discussions, and participation in political events.

SALGA NYC Youth is the youth branch of SALGA NYC, a volunteer organization which serves the needs the South Asian queer community both politically and socially in New York City.

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