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We all deserve to thrive

TEP is a federally recognized 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to move our community out of crisis by creating equitable systems of support centered around Disabled 2TIGE-BIPOC (2Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive members of the community who are also Black, Indigenous, and or People of Color), to ensure that we all get to thrive.

This image addresses the differences between sex and gender and depicts a cartoon brain for gender and the universal sign for gender diversity across the pelvic region to denote where one's sex traits come from.
What’s the Difference Between Sex and Gender?
Many of us have grown up using "sex" and "gender" as though they are interchangeable terms, and while for a majority of people, they may be, these two traits are not actually the same. Sex is a label that refers to your biology: sex chromosomes (XX, XY, or otherwise),...
10 tips to manage volunteers
Top 10 Tips for Managing Volunteers
Managing volunteers can be a fun and rewarding experience. However, it can also get really messy really quickly. Therefore, it's important to set clear and well defined expectations early on. Additionally, not all volunteers were created equally. Some folks may need a...
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Join the Global Movement: TEP’s Digital Communities Are Here for You! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
  Hey Changemakers and Community Champions! 🌟 We're buzzing with excitement at Trans Empowerment Project and you're the reason why! We are amping up our efforts and diving deep into the digital world to strengthen our global family. Say hello to a broader, more...
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I Escaped Female Genital Mutilation
[Trigger warning: The story below addresses the very real violent experiences that our Trans siblings across Africa have been faced with. This story is emotionally intense and at times, graphic. We urge you to put any discomfort you have into action so that no one is...
Lucretia is a black trans female seen wearing a beanie with her head resting in her hands in this headshot.
Understanding the Anti-Homosexuality Act
Written by Lucretia Ssenyonojo On August 9, 2023, the Ugandan Constitutional Court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which criminalizes same-sex relationships and imposes harsh penalties, including life imprisonment. This decision has sparked widespread concern and...
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Finding Gender Euphoria at a Clothing Swap

Despite the fact that clothing is one of the most abundant resources on our planet, especially in the United States, where we are high subscribers to fast fashion, it can be incredibly difficult to access gender-affirming clothing that is affordable for our community. 

From the discomfort of trying to shop in what may be an unaffirming and potentially unsafe space, to not having the cash needed to get the affirming clothing we want/need, clothing is one resource that the 2TIGE community is always in need of. 

Events

september, 2024

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