Kineer Garima Foundation

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About Us

Kineer Garima Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting the transgender and gender-diverse community through holistic empowerment, dignity, and inclusion. Rooted in the belief that every individual deserves respect, opportunity, and belonging, Kineer Garima works to remove systemic barriers and transform lives through sustainable support systems. The Foundation focuses on: Skill development & livelihood creation — equipping community members with market-relevant skills and placements. Health and wellness initiatives — providing access to quality healthcare, preventive screenings, and awareness camps. Social inclusion programs — advocacy, awareness campaigns, and celebration of transgender identities. Community leadership & advocacy — enabling transgender individuals to lead change in society through representation, policy engagement, and public platforms. Driven by compassion and community leadership, Kineer Garima Foundation partners with corporates, government agencies, and civil society to create equitable opportunities and lasting impact for the gender-diverse community.

Address

109 Finswell Towers Viman Nagar Pune Maharashtra 411014 , Pune , Maharashtra

Cause Area

LGBTQ+
Education
Hunger
Medical

Leadership Team

Manish Jain

Board Member

Key Programs

Rajasthan
Manipur
Punjab
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Gujarat
Delhi

Parivartan Ka Teeka – Free Medical Camps for the Transgender Community Parivartan Ka Teeka is a healthcare initiative by Kineer Garima Foundation that provides free medical check-ups, preventive care, and health awareness to members of the transgender community—many of whom face stigma, neglect, and barriers to accessing quality healthcare. Through regular medical camps, the program offers basic health screenings, consultations, referrals, and essential medicines, helping address untreated conditions and promoting early diagnosis. Equal emphasis is placed on health education, empowering individuals with knowledge to make informed choices about their well-being. Parivartan Ka Teeka goes beyond treatment—it restores trust, dignity, and access in a system where transgender lives are often marginalized. With the support of our donors, this initiative becomes a life-saving bridge between the transgender community and compassionate healthcare.

Programs in State

Impact

Kineer – Impact at a Glance Kineer Garima Foundation works at the intersection of livelihood, healthcare, and dignity for the transgender community—one of India’s most underserved populations. 1,200+ transgender individuals supported through skill development, employability training, and placement-linked programs under Project Trans-formation Free medical and preventive health camps conducted, including oral and general health initiatives, reaching 22000+ community members Essential ration support provided to transgender individuals and families facing food insecurity through Forgotten Families, ensuring nutrition during periods of instability Multiple cities impacted, with programs delivered in collaboration with corporates, healthcare partners, and civil society organizations Community-led approach, enabling transgender persons not just as beneficiaries, but as leaders, trainers, and advocates Kineer’s impact goes beyond numbers—creating sustainable livelihoods, improving access to healthcare, and restoring dignity and inclusion for a community long excluded from mainstream systems.

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Success Stories

Megha, a young transgender woman, had never worked in a formal office before joining Kineer’s program. Fear of discrimination made her hesitant to even apply. With mentoring and employer sensitization support from Kineer, Megha was placed as a front-office executive. Her employer reports strong performance and positive team integration. Megha recently celebrated her first formal salary—a milestone she calls “life-changing.”

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