“Transgender” or “trans” refers to a gender identity different from one’s sex assigned at birth. Trans people have always existed, and under the trans umbrella, people identify in a variety of ways such as transmasculine, transfeminine, gender non-conforming, genderfluid, non-binary, genderqueer and more. According to the OHCHR, trans and gender-diverse people face unique challenges, such as an increased risk of harassment, violence and institutional discrimination. Charities help connect trans people with emotional support, healthcare access, financial services and much more. Here are 15 charities from around the world:
| #1. Global Action for Trans Equality |
| #2. Asia Pacific Transgender Network |
| #3. Transgender Europe |
| #4. Egale Canada |
| #5. Transgender Victoria |
| #6. Sahodari Foundation |
| #7. Genre Pluriels |
| #8. Point of Pride |
| #9. Black Trans Alliance |
| #10. Trans Lifeline |
| #11. Sylvia Rivera Law Project |
| #12. Advocates for Trans Equality |
| #13. Transgender Law Center |
| #14. The Trevor Project |
| #15. PFLAG |
#1. Global Action for Trans Equality
Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE) was founded in 2009 as a coordinating network for trans organizations around the world. As a trans-led advocacy charity, GATE calls for equality and dignity for people of all gender identities and expressions. Priorities include human rights, health and movement building. GATE’s website hosts a knowledge portal where visitors can search for articles, events, job opportunities, UN documents, grants and more by topic and tags like anti-gender movements and community.
You can support GATE’s advocacy and research by making a donation.
#2. Asia Pacific Transgender Network
The Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN) is a trans-led organization advocating for the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in Asia and the Pacific. The group works in movement building, advocacy, leadership development, public campaigning and research. Priorities include children, youth and family; stigma and discrimination; health and well-being; and legal gender recognition. APTN also runs special projects like an online health-and-rights module, and the Trans Thrive Project, which raises awareness of transphobic violence in the Asia Pacific area.
Visit the APTN website to make a donation.
#3. Transgender Europe
Transgender Europe (TGEU) is a trans-led charity that represents 200+ member organizations in 50+ countries. It works to protect the rights and well-being of trans people in Europe and Central Asia. TGEU focuses on three areas: advocacy, research and community. Priorities include legal gender recognition, protection from violence, non-discrimination, and the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. TGEU also hosts a Trans Rights Map where anyone can check the state of trans rights in 49 European countries and five Central Asian countries.
To support TGEU’s work, check out the charity’s website.
#4. Egale Canada
Egale is a Canadian charity advocating for equal societies and systems free from homophobia, transphobia and all forms of oppression. Founded in 1986, the organization recently replaced “LGBTQ+” with the acronym “2SLGBTQI” in recognition of “Two Spirit” people. Programs include research, education, public awareness and legal advocacy. In 2023, its work included six research reports, 75 workplace inclusion trainings and 120+ resources in French and English.
You can make donations to Egale’s greatest need, its legal advocacy or sports inclusion on its website.
#5. Transgender Victoria
Transgender Victoria engages in advocacy, training and resource development in Victoria, Australia. The nonprofit focuses on human rights and policy development. The trainings, which are available online and in-person across Victoria, focus on transgender inclusion and service provision. Transgender Victoria also offers funding grants, support groups, employment skill training, workshops and youth programs for trans and gender-diverse people.
Transgender Victoria accepts donations on its website.
#6. Sahodari Foundation
Sahodari Foundation supports India’s transgender and gender non-binary community. In 2014, thanks to the advocacy of the charity’s founder and other activists, the Supreme Court of India legally recognized the transgender community. The foundation now focuses on workplace inclusion, education, entrepreneurship, livelihood and other issues affecting trans people. The organization runs a few projects, including the Transgender Youth Mentorship Program, which prepares young trans people for a successful and happy life, and the Red Wall Project, an art and activist project.
Donate to the Sahodari Foundation through its website.
The 15 charities on this list employ people who work in communications, grant-writing, administration and much more. To learn more about these types of jobs, check out our article on gender rights jobs.
#7. Genre Pluriels
Genre Pluriels is a Belgian charity supporting and advocating for the rights of the transgender, gender fluid and intersex community. It advocates for respectful terminology, the de-pathologization of trans people, improved healthcare access, a modification to the Anti-Discrimination Law of 2007 and an institutional commitment to issues affecting trans people. The charity offers workshops, professional trainings and resources on health, gender and legislation.
You can make a donation to Genre Pluriels on its website.
Loading ...#8. Point of Pride
Point of Pride is an American charity working to improve healthcare access for trans people. It runs programs like the Annual Transgender Surgery Fund, which donates money for gender-affirming surgery, and the Electrolysis Support Fund, which helps pay for permanent hair removal. Point of Pride began as a branch of Point 5cc, a clothing and apparel company, but it became a nonprofit in 2016. The charity has provided almost half a million dollars in financial assistance and donated thousands of gender-affirming clothing items to trans people in the US and around the world.
Point of Pride accepts one-time and monthly donations on its website.
#9. Black Trans Alliance
Black Trans Alliance is a Black queer and trans-led charity founded in 2020. It serves Black trans and non-binary people in London, UK and surrounding areas. Its services include peer-to-peer support, a community ally program, community-led safe spaces and resources on terminology and identity. At the time of writing, the charity was developing a helpline. Visitors to the website can also find information on counseling, health, important legal texts and legal support.
The Black Trans Alliance accepts donations online.
#10. Trans Lifeline
The Trans Lifeline is a hotline and microgrants organization offering community support to the trans community in the USA and Canada. Its principles include peer support, harm reduction, informed consent, equity and more. Since its establishment, the Lifeline has answered 100,000 calls, given almost $1.5 million in grants and trained over 600 operators. All operators are members of the trans community. While crisis hotlines often use non-consensual emergency interventions (like calling the police), the Trans Lifeline wants to protect the autonomy and safety of its callers. Please visit the website for hotline hours. At the time of writing, the microgrants program was on pause.
Make a one-time or monthly donation to the Trans Lifeline on the website.
#11. Sylvia Rivera Law Project
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) is an American organization that offers free legal services to the low-income trans, intersex and gender non-conforming community. SRLP programs include Legal Services, Impact Litigation, Movement Building, Public Education and Grassroots Fundraising. The charity operates as a collective with different teams running different parts of the organization. For example, the Direct Services Team runs the legal clinic and advocates for policy reform. SRLP also offers trainings and presentations to schools, community organizations, government agencies and others.
The Sylvia Rivera Law Project accepts donations on its website.
#12. Advocates for Trans Equality
The US-based National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund merged into Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) in 2024. With its team of policy experts, community organizers and litigators, the trans-led organization advocates for human rights while providing the community with knowledge and services. Programs include an ID Documents Center, a Trans Health project, a Name Change project and a State Action Center.
To donate to Advocates for Trans Equality, visit the charity’s website.
#13. Transgender Law Center
The Transgender Law Center, which was founded in 2002, is the largest trans-focused, trans-led organization in the USA. It prioritizes areas like employment, prison conditions, immigration, healthcare and education. Programs include Black Trans Circles, a Gender Justice Leadership Project, a Disability Project and Positively Trans, a program led by trans women of color living with HIV. The Transgender Law Center also has a litigation team and a Legal Services Project. To learn more about the American laws and policies affecting trans people, you can visit the Legal Information Helpdesk.
The Transgender Law Center accepts donations through its website.
To learn more about trans rights and why they matter so much, check out our article on Trans Rights 101.
#14. The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is an American suicide prevention and crisis intervention charity for LGBTQ+ youth. Its work includes 24/7 crisis counseling, advocacy, research and education. The nonprofit also tracks legislation, so anyone who visits the site can search state by state for pro-LGBTQ bills, conversation therapy bans, suicide prevention bills, anti-LGBTQ+ healthcare bans and more. The Trevor Project also hosts TrevorSpace, an online community for LGTBQ+ youth between 13-24 years old. At the time of writing, TrevorSpace has participants from 100+ countries. While the space is moderated, any online space for young people comes with risks, so visitors should use caution.
To donate to The Trevor Project’s work, visit its donation portal.
#15. PFLAG
PFLAG is a Canadian charity that supports, educates and advocates for LGBTQ+ people and their communities. Thanks to its network of hundreds of chapters, the charity engages with more than 320,000 members and supporters. People can get peer-to-peer support through in-person meetings, virtual meetings, online outreach and other programs. The website also offers a resource hub with information and advice for LGBTQ+ individuals, their loved ones and allies.
To support PFLAG’s work, please visit the website.
