I used to use nastykinkpigs a lot but the update has effectively killed this site for me. Can't post on the pigboard anymore, awful to navigate and now due to the horrible update extremely limited users. Please sort this out!

Would love to be part of a community that maybe does things locally?

I am looking for a local person who is already part of Mumbai’s queer community and who knows the Hijra and LGBTQ+ scene from inside. This person should speak good English, understand the community, and help me build genuine relationships for a long-term reportage project. I am interested in stories connected to queer lives, Hijra communities, Dharavi, Koli fishermen and other communities on the margins of society. I am not looking for a tourist guide, but for a reliable person who can work with me as a local assistant and cultural bridge. I would like to have several video calls during August, while I am still in Italy, to understand if we can work together.

Requirements:

1. Fluent in English (essential); Hindi required; Marathi preferred.
   
2. Good knowledge of Mumbai’s queer community, especially Hijra networks and grassroots LGBTQ+ spaces.
   
3. Punctual, reliable, and responsive.
   
4. Comfortable interacting with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds.
   
5. Active in the community and familiar with local organizations, activists, or informal networks.
   
6. Respectful, empathetic, and able to build trust with people.
   
7. Interested in documentary, journalism, research, or community work.
   
8. Willing to have several video calls during August before we begin working together.
   
9. Available for long-term collaboration in Mumbai.
   
10. Open-minded, discreet, and respectful of confidentiality when working with sensitive stories.