Jeeva

Jeeva Build a society where everyone can live in peace and express freely as queer individuals.

Jeeva is a registered on 05 November 2012 as a Trust, (Non Government Organisation) that strives to build a society where all people can live in peace and express themselves freely irrespective of their gender identity or sexual orientation. For the next three years, Jeeva will focus on addressing issues around mental health, livelihood and community media for sexual minorities in Karnataka. Specifically, our objectives for this period are first to improve the mental health status of sexual minorities by providing counseling, using Art therapy, formation of affinity groups, improving the knowledge and skills of social workers working with sexual minorities, developing links and referrals to various Government mental health facilities, advocacy for expanding mental health services to sexual minorities and facilitating the interaction between sexual minorities and society at large. Secondly to expand livelihood options for sexual minorities through building positive attitude towards employment, promoting financial planning and savings, training and hand-holding to start their own enterprise, skill development, develop links and referrals to various employment providers, advocating with the government and private sector for employment opportunities and social welfare measures for sexual minorities and facilitating the use of social welfare measures of the government by sexual minorities. Thirdly to amplify the voice of sexual minorities through community media by facilitating the production of print and audio-visual materials (training and other support), blogs, web sites and training in using social media. Further sensitizing mainstream media on issues of sexual minorities, setup and run community radio stations, and facilitating sexual minorities in getting employed in the mainstream media.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender p...
19/11/2025

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.









Dear Friends,Warm greetings from JEEVA, PARIVARTAN & YUTI.We cordially invite you to join us in observing the Transgende...
13/11/2025

Dear Friends,
Warm greetings from JEEVA, PARIVARTAN & YUTI.
We cordially invite you to join us in observing the Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025.
This day is dedicated to honouring the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. It is also an opportunity for our communities and allies to come together in reflection, solidarity, and commitment toward building a safer, more inclusive society for all.
The gathering will include a candlelight remembrance, sharing of stories, and messages of hope and resilience. Your presence and participation will mean a lot to us and to the community we serve.

Event Details:
📅 Date: 20th November 2025.
🕓 Time: 2 pm to 4pm.
📍 Venue: Parivartan Trust. No 168, 1st Floor, 1st Main Road, Vidhyaranyanagara, Near Old Tollgate Bus Stop, Opp To Metro Pillar No 259, Magadi Main Road, Bengaluru-560023.
👥 Organised by: JEEVA, PARIVARTAN & YUTI.

Let us come together to remember, honour, and reaffirm our shared commitment to dignity, equality, and justice for all.
With respect and solidarity,

Kumar B, Uma.P & Yesh Sharma

JEEVA Stall @ Mayabazaar on 13th and 14th 2025
17/09/2025

JEEVA Stall @ Mayabazaar on 13th and 14th 2025

Our friend and valued community member, Supriya,(Sanjya) has recently been in a serious accident and has sustained a bon...
17/09/2025

Our friend and valued community member, Supriya,(Sanjya) has recently been in a serious accident and has sustained a bone fracture. She urgently needs medical care, treatment, and support after her surgery.

Our friend and valued community member, Supriya,(Sanjya) has recently been in a serious accident and has sustained a bone fracture. She urgently needs medical care, treatment, and support after her surgery. As a transgender woman, Supriya (Sanjya) has encountered many obstacles in getting the

10/08/2025
On 26th June, 2025, the Pride programme with Synamedia India Private Limited at their office also included setting up a ...
14/07/2025

On 26th June, 2025, the Pride programme with Synamedia India Private Limited at their office also included setting up a stall.

On 8th July 2025, Behalf of Jeeva, Parivartan and Yuti we had a fruitful meeting with Mr. N.Mahesh Babu, The Managing Di...
14/07/2025

On 8th July 2025, Behalf of Jeeva, Parivartan and Yuti we had a fruitful meeting with Mr. N.Mahesh Babu, The Managing Director of Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation. Community needs and concerns have been conveyed to the officer.

ಜೀವ, ಪರಿವರ್ತನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಯುತಿ ಪರವಾಗಿ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ನಿಗಮದ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಎನ್. ಮಹೇಶ್ ಬಾಬು ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಾವು ಫಲಪ್ರದ ಸಭೆ ನಡೆಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಳವಳಗಳನ್ನು ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಿಗೆ ತಿಳಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.

Join us for a panel discussion bringing together community organisers, academics, and activists who work with Q***r Arch...
09/07/2025

Join us for a panel discussion bringing together community organisers, academics, and activists who work with Q***r Archive for Memory, Reflection, and Activism (QAMRA) to talk about how q***r-trans community-building, knowledge sharing, and social change all connect. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏽

🔗Register here- https://map-india.org/map-events/from-archive-to-activism-q***r-trans-cultural-work/

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at access@map-india.org

Image description: The image is a poster for a panel discussion titled "From Archive to Activism: Q***r & Trans* Cultural Work." The top section features a bold red and black design with the event title and details. The event is scheduled for 13 July 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in Bengaluru.
Below the text, there is a black-and-white photograph showing people seated on the floor, sorting through stacks of papers and documents.

July 13, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Image Credits: Sorting through the Q***r Legal Collection at Q***r Archive for Memory, Reflection, and Activism (QAMRA), Bengaluru. Image courtesy of Marc Ohrem-Leclef (2018). This event brings community organisers, academics, and activists together in conversatio...

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