SINGAPORE’S lgbtq+ COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

Here is a list of organisations run by and for members of Singapore’s LGBTQ+ community. For other organisations that are LGBTQ+ affirming but not exclusively LGBTQ+ run, refer to the section on “Professional Organisations”.

1. SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Oogachaga is Singapore’s most established, community-based, non-profit, professional organisation working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, couples and families in Singapore since 1999.

Pelangi Pride Centre is a LGBTQ+ library, community space and resource centre run entirely by volunteers. 'Pelangi' is the Malay word for rainbow, since Malay is the national language of Singapore. The centre was started in 2003 by a group of friends. 

Project X is the only organization providing social, emotional, and health support to sex workers in Singapore, including sex workers who are transgender and men who have sex with men, since 2008.

Proud Spaces provides safe and welcoming spaces for the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore and its allies to gather, collaborate and hold events.

The Greenhouse is a substance addiction recovery centre for marginalised communities that find it hard to seek help out of shame or fear of discrimination.

The T Project is the first and only social service for the transgender community in Singapore, supporting the community through outreach and advocacy, since 2014.

Gayhealth is part of Action for AIDS (AfA), helping to improve the sexual health of gay, bi and other men who have sex with men through services, advocacy and empowerment.

2. EVENTS

IndigNation envisions a world in which every LGBTQ person can live the fullest life of their imagination, form and access multiple queer and allied communities which acknowledge and collaborate with each other. Started in 2005, and was started as a community response to the banning of the Nation circuit parties.

Pink Dot SG is a non-profit movement started in 2009 by a group of individuals who care deeply about the place that LGBTQ Singaporeans call home. It is a group for everyone, straight and gay, who support the belief that everyone deserves the freedom to love.

3. RACIAL MINORITIES

Bissu is named after 1 of the 5 gender identities in the Bugis community in south-east Asia.

Mental ACT (Advocate. Care. Train) provides mental health services for the South Asian LGBTQ+ community in Singapore.

Minority Voices Untold stories from unheard voices, for minorities by minorities.

SG Brown Queers is a safe space for Queer Brown people.

4. RELIGIOUS GROUPS

Free Community Church is a congregation of diverse individuals and families gathering to worship and grow as a Christian community.

Heartland is a gay Buddhist fellowship in Singapore.

Penawar means “antidote” in Malay, and provides community care for Muslim-raised women, trans women & nonbinary folks.

Quasa is about empowering and uplifting Queer Muslims.

Rainbodhi is a spiritual friendship group for LGBTQIA+ Buddhists and an advocate for more inclusion and diversity in the broader Buddhist community.

The Healing Circle SG is a brave space for Queer Muslims.

5. TRANSGENDER

Alicia Community Centre is run by The T Project, and open to transgender and queer youth, and the public, offering various services for the transgender community, including counselling and other resources.

TransBefrienders provide peer support services for transgender youths in Singapore.

Transgender SG is a website by transgender people providing information and resources for other transgender people.

6. WOMEN

Brave Spaces is a non-profit organisation that provides support services for marginalised women through a dedicated helpline, social services, workshops, and events.

Lesbeheard is a digital platform run by queer women and a non-binary cat lover for queer women (and friends).

Sayoni is a community of queer women, including lesbian, bisexual and transgender women, that organise and advocate for equality in well-being and dignity regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics.

7. YOUTH

Inter University LGBT Network is a student-run organisation, acting as a collective voice for the various university groups and maintaining their continuity.

Rainbow Asia is a non-profit organisation that supports gay, bi and queer youths.

Young Out Here supports and champions LGBTQ+ youth in Singapore.

8. VOLUNTEERING

9. SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

ACAVE brings women together through sports and adventures

ADLUS is Singapore's first inclusive sports and adventure group for the GLBT community.

Out In SG is a group of like-minded and open-minded Singaporean residents who are interested in building, affirming and celebrating community though participation in activities based social and fitness events.

10. LEGAL & HOUSING

Prident is a professional LGBTQ+ collective that aims to empower the community with knowledge on financial and estate planning, property ownership, business and professional/personal development.

Same But Different: Singapore LGBT Law is a legal guidebook for LGBT couples and families, includes a directory of LGBT friendly lawyers.

Singapore LGBTQ+ Property Listing is a private LGBTQ friendly space for list or search for property to buy/sell or rent.

11. MEDIA & MERCHANDISE

Dear Straight People   is an online LGBTQ+ publication based in Singapore.

Knotty Talk provides honest, uncensored conversations about all things LGBTQIA in Singapore.

SPEQ:TRUM podcast is is a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices, stories and issues.

The SG Boys is that little gay podcast from Singapore.

Heckin’ Unicorn is a local queer brand that’s made by queer people, for queer people.

Prout is a Pride merchandise store for all things rainbow. They run a regular Telegram group for local events and activities called Qurrent.

12. VARIOUS

Aces Going Places is a sharing circle for asexuals of all stripes in Singapore to make friends and share experiences.

Blowing Wind is an online forum, primarily for gay men in Singapore.

The Heartweavers aim to inspire LGBTQ+ people in Singapore to live full, authentic lives by uplifting their stories & relevant issues through creative content and empowering videos.

The Singapore LGBT Encyclopedia is a wiki that aims to provide readers with comprehensive information regarding Singapore LGBT culture and history.