briax Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) In an ultra-modern country like Singapore, transgender persons are still facing a lot of stigma and discrimination in the society as the awareness on transgender issues is very low. Some transgender persons are forced to leave their home because their families do not accept their gender identity. Many are rejected by friends and denied jobs by employers because of their gender identity. Many low income transgender persons could not even afford to rent a room as some landlords will charge very high rent when they know that it is easy to exploit a marginalised community, which others care little about. Social service agencies in Singapore are not equipped with the right knowledge to support the community while many mainstream shelters do not offer a safe space for homeless transgender persons as they do not recognise their gender identity. All these factors contributed to the serious homelessness issue in the transgender community. (Photo credit: The T Project) Created in 2014, The T Project is Singapore's only shelter for the homeless transgender persons. Its co-founder, Ms June Chua and her volunteers have been working tirelessly to provide a safe and comfortable space for these disadvantaged and homeless transgender women and men. In its small borrowed space from a local non-profit organisation, these residents find a safe space to keep well, rebuild their lives and find the courage to carry on. (Photo credit: The Straits Times and The T Project) For those who decided not to move into the shelter, The T Project offers short term financial assistance and regular food ration so that they can get some support despite of the challenging situations they are in. The T Project also plays a pivotal role in raising the awareness of transgender issues in Singapore through its public education programs so that transgender persons can live in a more accepting society. (Photo credit: The T Project) Unfortunately in May 2016, The T Project announced that the local non-profit organisation which lent the space could not afford to keep it anymore. This means that The T Project has to move out and the homeless transgender persons, like the 8 persons supported by the project will not have a place to turn to. Rose, a 78 years old transgender woman who is featured in the Pink Dot 2016 Our Heroes series (see video below) will not have a stable home anymore. The T Project and its residents need your support now. Help The T Project by making a cash donation so that Rose is 78 years old, and the other residents do not have to worry about not having a place to be safe and secure. Watch the story of Rose and The T Project. (Video produced by Pink Dot SG) How you can help? Make an online donation via Generosity to The T Project. Make an interbank transfer to the project's POSB saving bank 207~42502~8 Contact Ms June Chua at june_chua@yahoo.com and find out how else you can contribute. Help us to keep the shelter open. More information about The T Project: https://www.facebook.com/TheTprojectsg More media reports on The T Project: "Please do not leave me" by the New Paper "A rare shelter for transgender Singaporeans is in danger of closing" by SG now "Singapore transgender activist fights to keep shelter for homeless trans women" by Gaystarnews "Old shophouse attic transformed into shelter for homeless transgender people" by The Straits Times "I've Never Hated My Body": Trans Woman June Chua On Being Born This Way" by Vulcan Post Edited June 3, 2016 by briax puppyfart 1 Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppyfart Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Is there an amount they are targeting for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briax Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Any amount will help to reach their target of US$45000. That would help to keep the shelter going for at least a year plus. puppyfart 1 Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppyfart Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Done. However small it was. Thanks B. 8 minutes ago, briax said: Any amount will help to reach their target of US$45000. That would help to keep the shelter going for at least a year plus. briax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briax Posted June 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thank you so much! Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncoin Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Thanks for making everyone here aware of the situation. Definitely chipping in Edited June 3, 2016 by doncoin Mique75ts and briax 2 Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAY Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Will there a Shelter for Gays too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENZ Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks for Informing us of their Plight. Helped. More so for the homeless and old folks. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 I m sure a lot of people especially our PMET will be donating generously, as for the rest, let us use whatever our skill or profession to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasleyLim Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Perhaps Briax would like to update us on the response and how much more is required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briax Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hi there, thank you for the support. 15% of the required sum US$45000 is raised so far. You can see the latest updates and the amount on https://www.generosity.com/community-fundraising/keep-singapore-s-only-transgender-shelter-open--2/x/14247320 Facebook.com/Bryan Choong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks Briax for the updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mique75ts Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 9/17/2017 at 10:08 PM, -Ignored- said: Lovely video my dear.. Thanks for sharing over here. Proud of her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 5 hours ago, Mique75ts said: Lovely video my dear.. Thanks for sharing over here. Proud of her U are welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noomi Rapace Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Fundraiser has ended. Wondering if it will still continue. Only reached 35% of $45,000 goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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