LGBTQIA+ Allyship India: How You Can Make a Difference
India’s journey toward equality is alive with hope, but for us LGBTQIA+ folks, it’s still a tough road. At Sahodari Foundation, we’re cheering every step forward and believe you can help too. Here’s how you can support the LGBTQIA+ community in India, especially trans women, and make a real difference in 2025. Learn About Their […]
Transgender Art India: A Voice Through Creativity
Every stroke of a brush tells a story, and for transgender women in India, those stories are bold and beautiful. At Sahodari Foundation, we’re in awe of how art lets trans folks share their hearts, challenge norms, and light up the world. Let’s dive into the vibrant scene of transgender art India and see why […]
What Rights Do We Transgender People Have in India Today?
Being true to yourself shouldn’t be a fight, but for transgender folks in India, it often is. New laws are changing that, giving them a voice and a place. At NGO Sahodari Foundation, we’re all about cheering these steps forward. Let’s dive into what rights transgender folks have today, and why they matter for transgender […]
Who are India’s first transgender people to smash stereotypes and shape history?
Every dream pushed forward against odds is a victory. Transgender individuals in India are making history as the first in their fields, showing the world their strength. At the Sahodari Foundation, we honor these pioneers for sparking transgender empowerment in India. Their stories, full of heart and courage, lift us all. Let’s meet six trans […]
NALSA 2014: The Verdict That Gave Trans India a Voice
A single court ruling can rewrite history, and in India, it did. On April 15, 2014, the Supreme Court’s decision in the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India case declared transgender individuals a “third gender,” granting them rights long denied. For trans women like Meera, supported by the Sahodari Foundation, it was […]
Understanding LGBTQIA+: A Journey Toward Trans Empowerment
Imagine a young trans woman, her heart full of dreams, standing alone because the world doesn’t yet understand her. This is the story of countless individuals in India, where courage meets stigma every day. At the Sahodari Foundation, we believe understanding the term LGBTQIA+ is the first step to creating a world where everyone is […]
Climate Change and its impact on underprivileged Transgender Women
The effect of Climate Change has been terrible on the underprivileged transgender population, especially those living in slums, water bodies, and porampok lands. For the past 4 years, we at the Sahodari Foundation have been researching the effects of climate change on the transgender community. We have continuously documented their stories on how climate change has affected […]
Inviting LGBTQI+ persons for the One Day Empowerment Workshop
The Sahodari Foundation’s workshops for the transgender community are popular for several reasons: Empowerment through Art: These workshops allow transgender individuals to express themselves creatively. The foundation supports artists by providing all necessary art supplies and materials. Skill Development: Participants learn various art techniques, which help them express their identities and develop new skills that […]
‘We are not the Others’ – Transgender painters of Sahodari Foundation come to Bangalore
‘We are not the Others’ – Transgender painters of Sahodari Foundation exhibit art in Bangalore The transgender artists of Sahodari Foundation participated and showcased their beautiful artworks at an exhibition organised by the foundation in the Bangalore International Centre, located in Domlur, Bengaluru. Around 25 artists from the transgender community showcased their paintings in a […]
Abinaya, the talented transgender artist gone too soon
Abinaya, the talented transgender artist, has gone too soon Another transgender girl is gone. Gone too soon. Abinaya, a long-term friend of mine and a participant in many of our Sahodari Foundation workshops and programs, died in Chennai under mysterious circumstances. She was an excellent Bharatnatyam dancer, a talented painter, and a henna artist. She was a […]