Description
Shobhna S. Kumar’s vision is to positively impact the lives of future generations of queer Indians by preserving and sharing lived experiences of LGBTHQIA+ Indians through archives, books, and documentaries, fostering understanding and acceptance within evolving families, and contributing to a more inclusive society.
Her work, through Queer Ink, aims to change the popular narrative of queer India across print and screens.
Queer Ink Swabhimaan is a unique approach to contributing to emerging queer writers by mentoring them to invest in themselves, enabling them to become financially successful authors.
Queer India Archives is a platform to intertwine the diverse histories of queer Indians into the broader fabric of Indian history by recording oral histories of LGBTHQIA+ Indians and digitising physical artefacts vital to them.
QFunds is a crowdfunding platform specifically for queer Indian creators who need extra support to actualise their dreams. This platform is an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, paving the way for diverse voices to flourish and ensuring that production costs never stand in the way of opportunity.
Beyond Queer Ink, Shobhna’s work includes crisis intervention for LBQ women and support for queer families, parents of young children exploring gender, and closeted queer women. She also provides active listening and pragmatic contributions through personal therapeutic and healing sessions.
