Akhuwat Khwajasira
Support Program (AKSP)
Akhuwat Khwajasira Support Program (AKSP)
The social and economic exclusion of the Khwajasira or transgender (Third Gender) community in Pakistan has left them dependent on alms, vulnerable to exploitation and increasingly susceptible to abuse. Realizing this and the consequent need for action in this arena, Akhuwat, in collaboration with Fountain House launched the Akhuwat Khwajasira Support Program in 2011.
The program works with the vision of creating a system of support for members of the Khwajasira community. This is done through economic and social interventions whereby thousands of Khwajasiras have been registered across the country and are supported through direct financial assistance, health services, psychological support and acquisition of identity documents.
Our Impact
Created a community of over 2,205 Khwajasiras
Career Counseling & Financial Literacy
Facilitated employment opportunities
16 trainings conducted, imparting literacy and vocational skills.
Over 3,800 articles of clothing distributed amongst the Khwajasira
Annual health screening tests of about 1200 Khwajasiras
Created a community of over 2,205 Khwajasiras
Career Counseling & Financial Literacy
Facilitated employment opportunities
16 trainings conducted, imparting literacy and vocational skills.
Over 3,800 articles of clothing distributed amongst the Khwajasira
Annual health screening tests of about 1200 Khwajasiras
Created a community of over 2,205 Khwajasiras
Career Counseling & Financial Literacy
Facilitated employment opportunities
16 trainings conducted, imparting literacy and vocational skills.
Over 3,800 articles of clothing distributed amongst the Khwajasira
Annual health screening tests of about 1200 Khwajasiras
Uplifting the Khwajasira community with dignity
Our Stories & Media
“Being a transgender, my past was a mountain of pain and hardship. Life today feels lighter and more bearable, but I believe true peace will come when society sees us as equals, as fellow human beings worthy of dignity and respect. The Unique Akhuwat Card has been a source of immense relief in my life. As someone living with diabetes, the card helps me access free medicine each month, easing the burden of daily survival.
Naveed Shama, Lahore, Pakistan
“As a transgender individual, I often feel very isolated. I have no family, and I am confined to my home. Five years ago, I suffered an accident that left me with a broken spine, making it impossible for me to work. I eagerly await the Akhuwat medical camp every month, as it provides me with the chance to meet my friends. I am deeply grateful to Akhuwat for supporting us when no one else did.
Najma, Lahore, Pakistan
“Who would have thought that a Khwajasira like me would be able to visit the Kaabah one day?” Life has never been easy for us but after Umrah, I saw miracles happen. My brother, who had cut ties with me, had now accepted me for who I was. I was fortunate to find out about Akhuwat, an organization supporting so many people who had gone through similar hardships. What keeps me at peace is that at least we have each other, if not the world.
Sanam, Lahore, Pakistan
“Being a transgender, my past was a mountain of pain and hardship. Life today feels lighter and more bearable, but I believe true peace will come when society sees us as equals, as fellow human beings worthy of dignity and respect. The Unique Akhuwat Card has been a source of immense relief in my life. As someone living with diabetes, the card helps me access free medicine each month, easing the burden of daily survival.
Naveed Shama, Lahore, Pakistan
“As a transgender individual, I often feel very isolated. I have no family, and I am confined to my home. Five years ago, I suffered an accident that left me with a broken spine, making it impossible for me to work. I eagerly await the Akhuwat medical camp every month, as it provides me with the chance to meet my friends. I am deeply grateful to Akhuwat for supporting us when no one else did.
Najma, Lahore, Pakistan
Linkages Established
Akhuwat Khwajasira Support Program has established partnerships with various organizations to support the empowerment and social inclusion of the transgender community. These collaborations aim to provide vocational training, employment opportunities, and healthcare services to Khwajasiras
Akhuwat Khwajasira Support Program