"Unity in Diversity: Fostering LGBTQ+ Empowerment"

Quarterly Report

March was a month of learning, laughter, and empowerment at Project Garima. With vibrant weekly sessions and two impactful workshops, our community deepened its understanding of health, identity, and self-expression while also celebrating new vocational milestones.

Highlights of the Month of March

• Hairdressers Without Borders conducted an inspiring hands-on workshop on hairstyling and makeup, led by global experts from the UK, Netherlands, and Nepal.
  
  
• A certificate ceremony celebrated Garima members who completed the workshop.
  
  
• Health awareness workshops were held in collaboration with M.D.M. Jodhpur (Hepatitis vaccination) and Nirbhaya (Gender Dysphoria, HRT, SRS).
  
  
• Community gatherings focused on emotional bonding, artistic expression, and early planning for the upcoming Jodhana Queer Pride.
  

April was a month of quiet strength and spirited beginnings at Project Garima. As the summer sun set gently over Jodhpur, our community gathered each week not just to meet, but to prepare for the city's Jodhana Queer Pride.

This month, our dedicated staff Mr. Ronak Bishnoi (Coordinator), Dr. Dipti Rajtoya (Psychologist), and Advocate Shivani Singh worked alongside volunteers Piyush, Tushar, and Dharmesh, who joined with enthusiasm and a deep sense of solidarity. These young changemakers also began groundwork for the upcoming Jodhana Queer Pride, set to take place in June.

May was a month of momentum at Project Garima, as our community came together to prepare for Jodhpur’s 4th Queer Pride. From weekly gatherings to outreach efforts, the energy was electric and deeply personal, a reflection of collective pride in identity and purpose.

Highlights of the Month May

• Garima’s weekly meetings grew in both attendance and spirit, with over 130 participants throughout the month by sharing meals, dancing, and dividing responsibilities for Pride Week.
  
  
• A community dinner on May 4th brought everyone together to reflect and reconnect.
  
  
• A Smile Scheme awareness session was held in collaboration with local police, focusing on sensitisation and informing transgender individuals about government welfare schemes.
  
  
• 8 transgender certificates were officially distributed marking a powerful step toward legal recognition and dignity.

Impact Overview (Services Provided during March–May 2025)

In the span of just three months, Project Garima has supported, empowered, and uplifted individuals across multiple fronts:

Mental Health & Counselling
 •10 individuals accessed counselling for the first time
 •13 individuals received follow-up sessions
 •Sessions delivered by both Garima and Nirbhaya staff

Shelter Support (Sambhali Sarai)
 •3 individuals accessed temporary shelter

Legal Aid (Nirbhaya)
 •1 new legal case initiated
 •3 ongoing legal matters supported

Health Referrals (Sathi Network)
 •6 individuals referred for healthcare services

Documentation Assistance
 •2 Aadhar cards
 •22 Transgender ID cards
 •8 Transgender certificates distributed in community outreach
 •Support provided for accessing entitlements and schemes

Vocational Training & Employment
 •18 individuals received vocational counselling
 •3 community members secured employment opportunities
 •Certificate programs completed in hospitality and grooming

To all our supporters, thank you for standing with us.

Every counselling session, every shared meal, every step toward documentation, and every moment of joy and healing you’ve read about has been made possible because of your belief in dignity, inclusion, and love without conditions.

Through your support on GlobalGiving, you’re not just funding a project you’re helping build a world where LGBTQIA+ individuals can live, grow, and thrive as their true selves.