Co-Director
Nikunj is a trans man who belongs from a small village Suwasra in Madhya Pradesh. He has been working for the upliftment of trans community in India for more than 3 years. He has done his post-graduation in Masters Of Social Work. He has been a fellow at Dignity Fellowship and at TWEET Trans Youth Leadership Fellowship Programme. He is currently at fellow at Dignity Fellowship where he aims to bring visibility and equity to transmen population with the help of constitutional values and laws. He is also a passionate businessman and intends to bring economic upliftment in the transmen community by teaching productive business strategies, skills and innovative ideas.
Co-Director
Mradul is a transman from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He is currently placed at Wipro, Hyderabad as Mailroom Senior Executive. He has tirelessly worked for transmen in Madhya Pradesh for their legal entitlements. He has helped more than 100 people in getting their Transgender Identity card, E-Shram Card, Documents required for legal transition. He has sensitized many companies to help them create a safe and inclusive working environment for transgender community. He also got placed several transmen to secure a job at private companies. He has been one of the first Covid Fighters for the trans community in Madhya Pradesh with the help of Humsafar Trust.
Member
I am Sri Chandran, currently serving as a Training Officer at the Government Divisional ITI in Indore. Became an active member of the Tapish Foundation in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. As a transgender man, my mission involves working tirelessly to uplift and support the transgender community in collaboration with Tapish Foundation. I am also proudly associated with Sahyog All India Transman Sanghatana, based in Mumbai.My commitment to personal and community growth is evident through my participation in various workshops. Notably, I attended a leadership workshop called Project Samarthan, organized by the Tweet Foundation, which honed my leadership skills. Additionally, I had the privilege of attending an RTI workshop conducted by the Humsafar Trust in Mumbai.Iam the first transman to receive a TG ID from the District Collector of Indore. Throughout my journey, I remained an active participant in activities aimed at enhancing the well-being of the transgender community.
Community Advasory
Sandhya Ghavary is a 38-year-old transwoman who serves as the word in-charge at Bacix Municipal West Ventures PL. She has made several significant achievements in her career, including being appointed as the Swachch Indore brand ambassador. Sandhya is also an active member of Urja helped in the Indore police force and works as a paralegal volunteer for Jila vidhik Seva in Indore. Her dedication and hard work in these roles have earned her a reputation as a highly respected and accomplished individual in her community.
Member
Shaman Gupta is the co-chair and founding member of TWEET Foundation (Transgender Welfare Equityand Empowerment Trust) and has been working for trans rights in India for more than 6 years now. Hehas worked with thousands of young trans persons across India, to provide them with legal, health, andemployment support e has worked in partnership with Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to setup skilling and shelter home initiatives through TWEET. He has been awarded with the Dalai LamaFellowship for his work with the trans community in India and is also a recent awardee for Echoing GreenFellowship that supports innovative and impactful changemakers across the world.
Member
Gautam, a transmasculine person, is a young community activist, organiser, and mobiliser. He works at Programme Manager at Safe Access that aims to enable equitable and inclusive healthcare access for the queer-trans* communities in India. Being a passionate advocate for the queer-trans* communities working on equitable healthcare access and sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice (SRHRJ) in India.He was awarded as a Youth Champion of Rise Up - Cohort 2022 among 20 fellows from seven countries.His work also focuses on empowerment, community building, resource building, and providing shelter and peer support to the young transmasculine communities in India.
Member
Jamal Siddiqui is a TEDx Speaker, YouTuber, writer and Technical enthusiast. Jamal has documented histransition via YouTube. He has also written in online magazines like Feminism In India, Youth Ki Awaz,Tarshi, Gaylaxy and Gay Star. He is co-founder of Transmen Collective that educates and spreadsawareness to masses about transmen community in India. He has worked in customer relations for 3years in the Corporate sector with Just Dial and Convergys. He has also worked as a Trainer in NIIT. He ispassionate about social issues due to which he switched to the NGO sector. He worked with ETASHASociety as a Facilitator and TWEET (Transgender Welfare Equity and Empowerment Trust) Foundation asa program manager.
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