MISSION
ABOUT THE ORG
Transgender Welfare Equity and Empowerment Trust (TWEET) Foundation is a transgender-led community organisation registered in India, which aims to encourage the community’s visibility by empowering them with the right skill set and mindset. TWEET Foundation is currently based out of New Delhi and Mumbai. It was established by seven trans activists in 2015 to serve the young trans movement, especially the trans men community that faces extreme gender-based violence and has been highly invisible. TWEET Foundation works to provide critical support to young trans men and trans women such as crisis support, short shelter stay, health and legal resources and skill building and inclusive employment opportunities. The organisation has been registered under the Mumbai (Maharashtra) Charity Commissioner Act since 15th May 2017.
Moments
of Pride
A reflection of the impact of Tweet Foundation's work in Delhi & Mumbai
Community members supported, including their Aasra shelter residents, through multiple health camps on Hormone therapy, eye care, cancer awareness, Dental health, Mental health and Blood test facilities.
Transgender individuals, especially trans men, in entrepreneurship initiatives, govt. certified business trainings by NISBUD, internship and hands-on experience of General Duty Assistant (GDA) hospitality training at The Lalit.
AASRA shelter home for transmen to provide them a safe community space to live, learn skills and empower themselves. They also launched a Digital Garima Kendra to bridge the digital divide by enabling transgender persons to access essential government services and documentation independently.
CSR representatives and community members engaged through the Transpire event.
TESTIMONIAL
"My name is Mohit Gayal, and I currently live at AASRA Shelter Home. After my surgery, I faced many challenges finding a job due to documentation issues. At AASRA, I am now updating my name and gender in my documents to restart my career.
Through TWEET Foundation’s 45-day skilling program, I gained new confidence and learned valuable skills. The supportive staff and inclusive environment at AASRA have helped me feel respected and motivated to grow. I now aim to improve my English and build a better future for myself.”
