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The founder of Sahodari Foundation, Kalki Subramaniam is an artist, activist, actor and a writer who is also a transgender woman.
Kalki found the Sahodari Foundation in 2008 to establish social justice and recognise transgender people’s rights in India. For more than a decade she has worked intensively and achieved milestones for the rights of the community. Her contribution to the verdict and recognition of transgender identity by the Supreme court of India in 2014 is immense and noteworthy.
WELCOME TO SAHODARI FOUNDATION
Center for the Empowerment of underprivileged transgender persons
Sahodari Foundation mentored me in education and gave me the strength to live with dignitiy.
Sowndharya Gopi
Artist
My life changed after attending the Sahodari Transgender Youth Mentorship program. I found my path and purpose.
Sarah DSilva
IT professional
Kalki Subramaniam is my role model in transforming my life for shame to pride.
Selvi Santhosham
Physiotherapist
About Sahodari Foundation
Voice of Transgender and Gender non-binary community of India
Sahodari Foundation is a pioneering organization in India which has been working for the underprivileged transgender and thirunangai persons for their better lives and wellness. Sahodari was founded and established in 2008 by transgender rights activist, artist and writer Kalki Subramaniam (www.kalkisubramaniam.com).
- Promote Education
- Enable Livelihood
- Promote Inclusion
- Teach skills
" 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
Thoorikai Project
The project aims to use the full creative potential of the transgender community.
Trans Education Project
Sahodari Foundation facilitates young transgender persons to pursue education for their betterment in the society.
Wall of Kindness
Walls of Kindness is a visionary project from Sahodari Foundation.
Red Wall Project
Encourages transgender people to speak about their lives.
Trans Entrepreneur Project
We encourage transgender persons to practice entrepreneurship and create a self sustainable livelihood that gives them a dignified life.
Youth Mentorship Program
We have held many workshops in the past and do these workshops yearly.
Activitiies
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The Founder
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.
www.kalkisubramaniam.com
Office: +917639741916
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