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DARPAN Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2000, is committed to advancing the rights of a cross-section of marginal communities such as Men Having Sex with Men (MSM), Transgender (TG), and the Hijra communities in four districts of Telangana. As a community-based organization (CBO), the acronym DARPAN— Development of Advocacy, Resources, Planning, Awareness, and Networking—exemplifies its commitment to shaping and strengthening community engagement. The organization’s ultimate objective is to improve legal, social, and economic conditions of MSM/TG & Hijra communities in and around the district of Hyderabad; and develop and promote sexual health; human rights, care, and support programmes for them. DARPAN with a committed journey of more than two decades is the pioneer in crisis management through community and stakeholder engagement, solidarity, and network building. DARPAN has been associated with various donors, government agencies, and departments to innovate, plan and implement community-centric development projects, campaigns, and services on STIs/HIV/AIDS, sexual health, livelihood, and community development. The continuous efforts of DARPAN helped them to evolve an indigenous agenda on various issues confronted by large intersect communities such as Hijras, Trans-genders, Male Sex Workers, and PLHAs.

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Reached out to more than 6,000 MSM/TG and Hijra populations
Implemented targeted interventions for more than 18 years.
Promoting shared practices through innovative tools and effective implementation of community-led interventions
Pioneers in crisis management by and of the community
Social inclusion of 15,000 community members for welfare schemes

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What we do
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Our Affiliation
DARPAN believes that in order to make our vision a reality, solidarity and networking with like-minded orgnisations is essential and for that we have been associated with different alliances. They are:
• INFOSEM (Humsafar Trust), a network for MSM community across the country
• NNTP - National network of Trans-people
Donation
A donation is a gift for charity, humanitarian aid, or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including money, alms, services, or goods such as clothing, toys, food, or vehicles. A donation may satisfy medical needs such as blood or organs for transplant.
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Join us in our efforts to change the world through your generous contributions to provide shelter for homeless MSMs/TGs and senior/old community members.

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