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Transgender
Transwomen are left to cope with severe discrimination and violence. Theprevailing social barriers prevent them from integrating into the mainstream of society. Their issues are not heard or addressed. Through the remarkableefforts of SUDAR the rights of these excluded transwomen are protected to a large extentby providing psychosocial care and various skill-based programmes that will empower them to face the challenges of life.
Psychosocial Care Programme in collaboration with National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science (NIMHANS), Bangalore
Computer Skill Development Programme with Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai
Beautician and Spoken English classes with Stella Maris College, Chennai
Tailoring Coursesat theSUDAR Project Centre.
LIBA Programme
The SUDAR Project Centre conducted a Computer Skill Development Programme for Transgendersin collaboration with Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai. The programme was inaugurated on 21November2020 at St. Thomas Convent, Mylapore. Mr. Deepak Jacob, IAS officer, Project Director of Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society and Rev. Fr. Joe Arun, Director of LIBA presided over as chief guests of the event.Along with these dignitariesDr. Sr. Nirmala, Provincial, Chennai Province and Kalaimaamani Sudha, Member of Makkal Needhi Mandram, were present at the Inaugural Ceremony. The programme was commenced at St. Raphael’s School, Mylapore, in December 2020. Dr. Frank from LIBA had handled the classes on MS Office and Internet Basics. 11 transgendershad been benefitted through thisprogramme. At the end of the programme, they had requested for a programme on Tally and Digital Accounting. As per the request, we decided to conduct an Advanced Computer Skill Development Programme at LIBA. The programme was inaugurated in February 2021. Dr. Frank and Dr. Ram Prakash, Assistant Professors, LIBA had taken the classes on Tally and Digital Accounting. This was a full day programme for four Saturdays. 18 Transgendershad enrolled and completed this course. The certificate distribution ceremony for both the Skill development programmes was held at LIBA on 23.04.2021.
