WELCOME TO SAHODARI FOUNDATION
Center for the Empowerment of less privileged transgender persons and destitute women
Impact
12564+
Transgender beneficiaries
1 Million+
People sensitized
475+
Organizations made inclusive
Testimonials
- Promote Education
- Enable Livelihood
- Promote Inclusion
- Teach skills
About Sahodari Foundation
Serving the trans community for 15 years
Sahodari Foundation is India’s first Trans led organization that is a pioneer in India which works for the less privileged transgender and thirunangai persons for their better lives and wellness. The foundation was founded and established in 2008 by transgender rights activist, artist, writer and entrepreneur Kalki Subramaniam.
The Foundation has hugely contributed for transgender rights and recognition in India. Sahodari Foundation holds 80G and 12A certificates and is a registered organization with the government of India. Read more….
" It doesn’t matter if your son is a daughter or your daughter is a son. What matters is how good you are to them as a father or a mother. "
Kalki Subramaniam
Trans Education Project
Sahodari Foundation facilitates young transgender persons to pursue education for their betterment in the society.
Youth Mentorship Program
We have held many workshops in the past and do these workshops yearly.
Thoorikai Project
The project aims to use the full creative potential of the transgender community.
Trans Entrepreneur Project
We encourage transgender persons to practice entrepreneurship and create a self sustainable livelihood that gives them a dignified life.
Activities
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The Founder
Kalki Subramaniam
Kalki Subramaniam is the founder and director of Sahodari Foundation. She is a well-known activist for the transgender community in India. The multi talented Kalki is an award winning activist, an artist, writer, a famous inspirational speaker and a transgender woman herself.
Under Kalki’s leadership, hundreds of transgender women have found their inspiration and guidance to live a respectable live. She speaks at Universities and Corporates to bring inclusivity, respect and change. Contact Kalki to invite her to seminars, workshops, speaking engagements and corporate sessions including D & I training on gender diversity, equality and inclusion. Visit this page for more details.