transgender community

Bengaluru-based Shanthi Muniswamy was a sex worker battling depression and discrimination before Aravani Art Project changed her life.

Parvathy T S is India’s first trans postwoman. She narrates her journey of accepting her own identity, and how she rose above harassment and rejection to create a place for herself.

Mumbai-based Khwahish Foundation runs a unique community kitchen in the city, run by 5,000 members of the trans community who are feeding the hungry and poor breakfast for as little as Re 1.

Thousands of members of the trans community working with NGO Khwaish Foundation have begun a heartfelt endeavour to feed the hungry and poor at a Mumbai railway station for a nominal price of Re 1.

Accenture believes the magic of Pride is that it pushes the boundaries to make us perceive people beyond stereotypes. Here’s how the company’s inclusive policies helped Shoaib, a transgender woman, always feel supported at the workplace.

Zoya Thomas Lobo roamed the ladies compartments of Mumbai locals for almost a decade before becoming India's first transgender photojournalist.

“I have had to overcome a lot to reach this spot. People initially would hesitate to accept food made by a transperson like me. But if you are good and consistent, nothing can stop you. At the end of the day, we are all equal.”

These 10 Indians are real-life superheroes, and their efforts are a clarion call. Their incredible stories offer evidence of what remains to be done, and of the feats that can be accomplished – when there is the will. #TBIChangemekers2019

Leading the pack is 35-year-old transgender woman Anju, who along with her friends, decided to break free from years of exploitation and injustice to lead lives on their terms.

The injustice meted out to the LGBTQ community and the roller coaster ride of this movement needs to be understood from the elongated slow march it has undertaken.