1. NGOs supporting for Transgenders. Ajay Singh Rathore
2. Why LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) need
support ? Lakshya Trust. Sangama Foundation. The Humsafar Trust.
Sahodari Foundation. Your suppot.
3. Why LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) need
support ? Most neglected and stigmatized people, Marginalized and
pushed to the extremes, Exclusion from family and society, Lack of
protection from violence, Restricted access to education; health
services; & public spaces, Exclusion from economy, Exclusion
from employment and livelihood opportunities, Restricted rights of
citizenship, Restricted participation in decision-making
processes.
4. LAKSHYA TRUST Inception in 2000, Working on the issue of MSM
(men having sex with men), Commanding three(3) major cities of
Gujrat state of India- Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot, More than 179
PEs (Peer Educators), A project team of 83 personnels, Promotion of
Scientific researches thus increasing safe sex and health seeking
behaviors, National Surveillance Site,
5. Ageing with Pride- LGBT Seniors. The old age home for- LGBT
Srs.- Prince Manavendra Singh Gohil, Focus on Young age- Who
disinherited from their homes, Srs. LGBTs do not have access to
Health Insurance or Ration Card, Voice against Domestic Violence,
Financial support, Medical and Health Care.
6. SANGAMA FOUNDATION Organization for individuals oppressed
due to their sexual preference, Founded in 1999, under Karnataka
Societies Registration Act-1960, Operating in Bangalore in addition
to Mysore, also operates in Trichur, Calicut and Trivandrum in
Kerela and Krishnagiri in Tamilnadu, Bilingual organization-
Kannada & English, Emphasize the concerns of sexuality
minorities, Sexualities minorities rights with information and
education,
7. Services Clinical services, Bangalore- Head office plus
four(4) zones, Each zones having trained counselors, Care, Support,
Information and Referral Services, DIC- Drop-in Centers, Provide
Information, Support and Resources, Games, Cultural events,
Television programs and Competition such as Rangoli, cont.
8. Screening of Documentary films, Cinema and Workshop
Discussions, Library, Legal and Advocacy support, Production of
Films: 1-Many People Many Desires, 2- A Human Question.
9. THE HUMSAFAR TRUST HST was set up in 1994, Three men in a
Chai-shop decided, they needed a support system for Gay men and Men
who like other Men, Work involves- Sexuality, Gender, Health &
Human Rights, Huge family of 266 people working full time and peers
on 23 projects, In Dec. 1994, HST organized Indias first ever
conference of the Gay community,
10. Advocacy, Bombay Dost- 1st registered LGBT magazine
launched in 1990 Workshops on Fridays, The Humsafar Way- community
mobilization & Awareness building, Humsafar Centre &
Health-related Projects, Counseling and Voice Mail Help Line, Care
& Support Program, The Nutrition Program, Humsafar Parivar
Credit Society.
11. SARODARI FOUNDATION Formally registered the organization in
July, 2008. Run by a TG woman- Kalki Subramanaium, Self-funded,
Projects: A) Butterflies Project, B) LPAT (Liberation performing
Arts Troup), C) Project Kalki, D) Thirunangai- Matrimonial Site for
TGs,
12. Issues they work on: Discrimination, Employment, Education,
Homelessness, HIV Care and Hygiene, Depression and Low Self Esteem,
Hormone Pill, Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse, Penectomy, Marriage and
Adoption, Documentation problem, Ageing, Female to Male TG
people.
13. Sahodari in Media- In Newspapers & Magazines
Transwomen- The hunt for dignity. Sahodaris Street theatre event.-
New Indian Express. Participation in Chennais first LGBT Pride
March.- The Hindu. Scholarss Sensitizati on Seminar for the media
on LGBT issues.
14. How can YOU support & Why YOUR support is vital ? To
empower and access the strength & confidence, Get involved-
Donation, Sponsorships, Volunteer opportunities, * Students, *
Writers, * Designers/ Artists, * Photographs.
