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OUR FOUNDERS
Johnson and Mridula Choppala have traveled the
world--from Kenya to Trinidad; Thailand to India--with
a message of love, acceptance and hope. At Oasis
International, they are dedicated to improving the lives
of the hijra, one of India’s most vulnerable and
marginalized communities.
OASIS International Eunuch Welfare, Inc.
1-226 Dundivari Peta
Srungavruksham, Palakoderu Mandalam
West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh 534243, India
Phone: 08816287300
International office
OASIS International Eunuch Welfare, Inc.
4439 Brook Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
www.oasisinternational.in
Phone: +601-362-9486; E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to empower the hijra population of India
through education, employment and healthcare in an
environment of equality and dignity.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
Oasis International is supported through the goodwill
of people just like you. If you feel a burden to help,
please contact us. There is much work to be done, but
HIJRA
Hijra, literally translating into eunuch, are more
commonly known in the Western world as transgender.
In India alone, they number 4-6 million.
we believe that together we can positively affect the
lives of millions.
Denied basic rights and shunned by society, many hijra
resort to begging and prostitution just to survive. At
Oasis International, we believe that the hijra of India
deserve a better life. With your support, we can help
this marginalized community reclaim their dignity and
demand respect.
EDUCATION &
EMPOWERMENT
The road to equality begins with
education. A formal education will
give hijra the practical tools to
earn an honest living with dignity
and respect. Oasis endeavors to
provide this education, free of
cost, in a safe and supportive environment. Our dualpurpose educational/residential complex will serve as
the base of all Oasis operations, including job training
and basic education from primary to high school.
Classes will be taught by volunteers and former
graduates of the program and all students will be
placed in professional apprenticeships.
OUR GOALS FOR INDIA’S
HIJRA COMMUNITY
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Career counseling
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Education and vocational training
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Employment and self-reliance
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HIV/AIDS awareness and education
Reversing a long history of institutionalized
discrimination is a long and arduous process, but
Oasis firmly believes in the transformative power of
education and opportunity.
DONATE
Visit www.oasisinternational.in to learn more about
how you can help change the future of the hijra
community in India.