Sahodari Foundation
 | This article contains promotional content. (May 2014) |
| Founded | July 2008 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kalki Subramaniam |
| Type | Social welfare |
| Focus | Transsexual people |
| Location | |
Area served | India |
| Website | http://www.sahodari.org |
Sahodari Foundation is an Indian organisation providing counselling and support services for underprivileged transgender women.[1] The NGO was register in July 2008 to provide opportunities for education and life skills development.[2] The organisation is based in Tamil Nadu state in India. Kalki Subramaniam founded this organisation for social, economic, and political justice for transgender people and gender nonconforming people.[3][4]
Mission
The Foundation's main objective is to promote social, political, and economic equity and campaign for civil and legal rights of Transgender people.[citation needed]
Awards
Sahodari Foundation received the Kokilavani Memorial Award for work on social and economic empowerment of transgender people in 2010.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "About Sahodari Foundation". Sahodari Foundation official website.
- ^ "Human Rights - Sahodari Foundation". actupondy.com.
- ^ "My Story, by Kalki Founder/Director of Sahodari Foundation". umich.edu.
- ^ "Blog: 'Nobody wants to be exploited sexually'". NDTV website.