TARGETED INTERVENTION:

With the support of Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society, TARGETED INTERVENTION and PEHCHAN programs are conducted. Grateful to the Government and Private Health Care providers who have been with us over 17 years.

The services include-

* Identifying and reaching out to the community
* Distributing condoms, lube, and educating them about safer sex to the individuals
* Access to confidential STD testing and diagnoses
* Counselling Services
* Treatment and care
* Psychoeducation
* Health Camp
* Nutrition and Diet


Drop In Center Works six days a week, just like office space to provide comfort and opportunity to remove the stigma Crisis Support 24x7 crisis support, not only for HIV/AIDS, also to handle the daily discrimination or any kind of problems. Income Generation Programs To provide economic independence and to depend less on external funding.

Transforming Lives of Communities - Project TLC:

The TLC project is supporting the gender and sexual minority communities. It takes a comprehensive approach to address the diverse and interconnected challenges faced by these individuals.


Key Focus Areas:

- Social Protection : Creating awareness among Transgender and Intersex people about availing benefits from schemes introduced by Central (SMILE, etc.) / State Government schemes Transgender community.

- Social Entitlements: Accompanying with Gender and Sexual Minority Communities for their basic needs such as Aadhar card, Voter ID, Transgender Identity card and etc.

- Health & Well-being: Ensuring access to inclusive mental and physical healthcare, with a strong emphasis on transition-related health services.

- Legal Awareness and Support: Creating awareness about the recommendations given by the Supreme Court for Transgender and Intersex people through the NALSA judgment, and the Transgender Persons Protection Act 2019 and Transgender Protection Act Rules 2020 introduced by the Central Government.

- Family & Social Support: Navigating family dynamics, crisis intervention, and fostering community resilience.
v - Economic Empowerment

- Job placement and career guidance

- Support for self-employment and entrepreneurship

- Anti-Discrimination Advocacy

- Tackling stigma in workplaces and society

- Promoting inclusive policies and practices

- Safety & Protection: Addressing partner violence and creating safe spaces for healing and justice. This initiative builds on previous work Trans/Form Health (TFH) Project in transition health and expands into broader areas of LGBTIQA+ needs, aiming to create a more equitable and affirming society for all.


TRANS/FORM HEALTH (TFH) PROJECT (2021-2024)

Trans/Form Health project was a pioneering three-year initiative focused on advancing transition-related healthcare services for transgender individuals. The project aimed to bridge critical gaps in medical understanding, community awareness, and safety around gender-affirming care.

- Enhance Transition Services: Improve access to safe, informed, and inclusive transition-related healthcare.

- Raise Awareness: Educate medical professionals and empower the transgender community with knowledge about transition processes and associated risks.

- Risk Reduction: Promote best practices to minimize health risks during transition, including hormone therapy and surgical procedures.

- Community Engagement: Foster dialogue between healthcare providers and trans individuals to build trust and understanding.

As part of the Trans/Form Health initiative, a wide range of healthcare professionals were sensitized to the unique needs of transgender individuals. A diverse group of healthcare professionals formally registered to provide inclusive, respectful, and gender-affirming care to transgender individuals. Their commitment marks a significant step toward building a safer and more accessible healthcare environment.


The details of the healthcare providers are listed below

TRANSFORMING SOCIAL ATTITUDES


We do not need sympathy, but some respect. - By If you allow me to have an identity.

The programs conducted by Sahodaran is to educate and work on transforming the attitudes and making people aware of gender and diversity of sexual orientation through activities, presentations. It is not only till awareness but also emphasizes on Health related and psychosocial challenges. In the Home and The Locality Parents and jamath leaders Parental Counselling- to support and accept Jamath leaders- better care and support Police, shopkeepers,auto drivers and landlords Community friendly spaces-hot spots, Sensitizations program, Care and support.

State and National Level Awareness
State, researchers, and educational institutions Educate school and college students, Workshops, Dance and theatre programs, Other countries researchers- USA, Uganda, Nigeria and Japan Political Leaders, religious groups Good connections with political leaders and religious leaders, Conducted sensitization meetings.

Media Advocacy With CBO Thozhi- honoured community- friendly celebrities,

Advocacy for decriminalization of homosexuality Large scale events for sexual rights and the decriminalization of homosexuality Planning meetings and poster making Research MSM based research in Tamil Nadu,

Partnered and collaborated with many institutes and centres,

And also UG and PG students gets a platform to collect and interact with the people while volunteering for the organization. Cultural festivals and traditional gatherings Celebrate all the festivals

Dance and theatre troupe

Annual celebrations

Foster Community Leadership

Sahodaran has developed four other Community Based Organizations who work with, LGBT, MSM and TG people-

THOZHI To support members of TG community,
Established in 2010
Registered in 2012

SNEGITHI Support the basic needs of slum dwelling Tg people
Established in 2012
Registered in 2014

ITI (Indian Transgender Initiative) Sensitize the public through art and talent
Established in 2012
Registered in 2013

THOZHAN Initiative for LGBT rights
Established in 2012
Registered in 2014

CONTACT US

Location

No. 27. New no.75, 3rd St Extn,
Railway colony, Aminjikarai,
Chennai-600029


Phone number:044-23740486
Mobile number: +91 9841865423

Email

sahodaranchennai@gmail.com