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 Lives
Understanding LGBTQIA+ experiences is a great start. Read books, watch films, or follow groups like Sahodari to learn about transgender empowerment. Share what you learn to bust myths and spread awareness.
Use Kind Words
Words matter. Use the right pronouns and names for trans people. It’s a small act that shows respect and makes them feel seen, like calling someone by their true name at a community event.
Give a Helping Hand
Donate to organizations like Sahodari, where your support funds scholarships for trans students or skills training for jobs. Even a small gift can help someone chase their dreams.
Speak Up for Rights
Support laws that protect LGBTQIA+ rights, like fair job policies. Join Pride parades or vote for leaders who care about equality. Your voice can push for a fairer India.
Make Safe Spaces
Create places where LGBTQIA+ folks feel welcome, like schools or workplaces free from judgment. At Sahodari, our community centers offer trans women a safe spot to learn and grow.
Shop with Purpose
Buy from businesses owned by LGBTQIA+ people or those that support them. A trans woman running a small shop, like one trained by Sahodari, thrives with your support.
Be a Friend
Listen to LGBTQIA+ friends or colleagues without judging. Offer a shoulder when they need it. “Someone just hearing me out changed everything,” a trans woman once shared with us.
Share Their Stories
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ art and achievements, like Sahodari’s Red Wall Project, where trans women share stories of hope. Posting their work online can spark empathy and change hearts.
India’s 4.8 million trans people, counted in the 2011 Census, face stigma, with many dropping out of school. Your support turns rights into reality. together we can create an environment and build an India where everyone can shine.
