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.
A word from our founder
In 2016, conservatives and religious extremists showed us that anyone with a big enough eraser could erase decades of people’s blood, sweat, and tears in advancing equity. These attacks and acts of hate have continued to run rampant globally ever since. It’s exhausting. But that’s the point.
TEP was started as a response to the shared narratives of dysphoria, depression, and isolation that were being experienced by community members everywhere and works to serve as a reminder that we don’t need anyone else’s permission to exist!
Look, we’re not here to get caught in the trap of fighting with people who refuse to acknowledge that everyone deserves the most basic right to bodily autonomy. We’re working to build the equitable future that we all deserve. One where we all get to thrive!
Train. Mobilize. Transform
Since January 1st, 2025 over 1,000 anti-Trans bills have been introduced into legislation, attempting to strip away access to healthcare, housing, education, and safety for existing as our authentic selves.
However, we know behind every bill is a person.
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A young trans girl who won’t eat or drink at school so that she doesn’t have to face harassment while trying to use the restroom.
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A disabled Black trans man denied health care during a vulnerable health scare.
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A Two-Spirit elder trying to keep a roof overhead after losing work.
Events
february, 2026
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[Sign Up] Louder With Love Fundraising Stream
If you’ve been online at all lately, you already know this:everything feels loud. And not in a fun way. The hate is loud.The fear is loud.The doom scroll never shuts up. And for 2TIGE (Two Spirit, Trans, Intersex, and Gender Expansive) folks, that noise isn’t just...
Supreme Court Reviews State Bans on Transgender Student Athletes
The Supreme Court is reviewing state bans on transgender girls in school sports. The outcome could have major implications for LGBTQ students nationwide. Idaho was the first state to totally ban Transgender student athletes from school sports in 2020, with West...
Getting #LouderWithLove (Again)
What Is Louder With Love? Louder With Love is a community-powered campaign rooted in a simple but radical idea: we don’t have to amplify harm to acknowledge it—we can choose to amplify love instead. Every day, we’re bombarded with bad news, hateful rhetoric, and...
Home for the Holidays: 10 Things You Can Do To Show Up For Your Trans Loved Ones
The comfort, safety, and humanity of your 2TIGE loved one(s) are not optional because you feel awkward or uncertain.
Silence Isn’t Neutral — It’s Deadly. It’s Time for White Women to Speak Up.
When Charlie Kirk was killed, America’s public stage erupted in sympathy. Flags were lowered, NFL teams held moments of silence, talk show hosts wept on camera, and GoFundMe pages filled with donations for his wife and children. But I couldn’t help asking: Where was...
Spells and Shenanigans is LIVE!
✨ Spells and Shenanigans is LIVE! ✨ Our magical month-long fundraiser has officially begun! Across Twitch, incredible creators are coming together to raise funds for Trans Empowerment Project while bringing you fun, Halloween vibes, and chaotic good energy. Whether...
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