The aim of the foundation is the empowerment of the transgender community and other down-trodden and non-conforming gender people of India through various programmes and projects.
The Foundation is involved in creating awareness to the public, especially the youth, in accepting and living with gender variant people. It offers the right information, help and guidance for a better life to the Transgendered community of India through its magazine, website, seminars and workshops.
The website offers spiritual and psychological support for the transcommunity. It is not a place for beautification of the body. It is a place to beautify your mind.
Dear friends, I believe, we can create a world where the Transcommunity can live with dignity and peace, where we are respected and loved .
Lovingly, Kalki
An Appeal for Sahodari Magazine
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About Sahodari Foundation
Sahodari Foundation was born out of the desperate needs for positive change in our Indian society regarding Transgender issues.
The Foundation's main objectives include the following:
- To promote social, political, and economic equity and campaign for civil and legal rights of Transgenders.
- To work for establishing social, economic, and environmental justice for Transgenders and gender non-confirming people and to eliminate oppression and exclusion based on such factors as race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, legal status, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
- To prohibit discrimination based on "gender identity or expression" and ensure that the entire range of transgender and gender non-conforming people are protected.
- To create awareness about the need for respect, dignified life and acceptance of the Transgendered community in the society through advocacy programmes.
- To create Employment opportunities and promote Entrepreneurship development among Transgenders.
- To hold conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops, and other meetings and dissemination of information for the public in general, and University/College students in particular, for non-discrimination and acceptance of Transgenders.
- To publish websites, journals, newsletters and other periodicals and also develop audio-visual materials about Transgenders and promote them in the mainstream society.
- To ensure Transgender youth participation in Rights and Equality Issues, Women Empowerment, Environmental Issues, Gender Issues, Micro Finances and Self Help Groups.
- To offer support to talented young Transgendered students through scholarships and sponsoring study material and tuition fees.
- To support the community through counseling and help.
