LGBTQIA+ Resources for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI)

The LGBTQIA+ communities of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) descent are gradually gaining more support from organizations and resources that provide valuable assistance, advocacy, and a sense of community.

In honor of PRIDE Month, we wanted to share some noteworthy resources and organizations that we found throughout the month of June that are doing wonderful work in our communities to support LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Some of these organizations include the Asian Pride Project, which offers an online platform for sharing stories and experiences with family and friends. The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) serves as a network for LGBTQIA+ organizations across Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. Additionally, Coming Out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ Asian and Pacific Islander Americans by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation offers a guide to assist with the coming out process for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. PFLAG NYC API Project provides support to Asian families with LGBTQ loved ones through education, while API Equality in Los Angeles works towards LGBTQ equality and social justice. The Visibility Project is also an important resource, featuring a national portrait and video collection dedicated to Queer Asian American Women & Trans* individuals.

Please note that these resources may not be comprehensive, and are presented in alphabetical order by name. Any agencies and organizations providing support to AANHPI LGBTQIA+ communities and wishing to be included in our ‘Ohana Center of Excellence are encouraged to contact us.

As a resource center, the AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence provides access to resources and information on this website. Inclusion in an AANHPI CoE resource database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by AANHPI CoE.

In addition, we recognize that this resource collection may not be exhaustive, and users are advised not to rely solely on it. The AANHPI ‘Ohana Center of Excellence does not claim to be the authority on any resources we provide, and we highly recommend consulting with elders, community leaders, or helping professionals who are knowledgeable about AANHPI cultures and experiences to ensure alignment with specific ethnic or cultural needs when seeking resources.