All activities within this project will be guided by the evidence generated during the implementation process.
Helpline 044 - 33125000
Clinic Appointment 044-7102 6600, +91-7667999725 ( 9am - 5pm)
Project Sabrang
Introduction
Drawing on YRGCARE's 30+ years of expertise in HIV/AIDS care and over 15 years of dedicated work with transgender individuals through research and implementation, Project Sabrang Clinic addresses the unique challenges faced by trans communities. Issues around gender affirmation, substance use, and mental health often increase risks of HIV and STIs. In India, HIV prevalence among transgender individuals is a staggering 8.82%—nearly 20 times higher than the general population's 0.26%. Project Sabrang Clinic is transforming transgender healthcare by establishing specialised clinics that provide comprehensive, stigma-free services. These empower trans individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community to live resilient, authentic lives.
Core Strategy Pillar
Evidence-driven and informed
Community-focused and driven
Stakeholders representing trans individuals will be periodically engaged to enhance their involvement in service uptake and advocacy with the government and other stakeholders.
Technology-driven
All clinic clients and their partners will engage through technology to provide comprehensive services.
Knowledge Building and Advocacy
Over three years, these clinics are set to evolve into centres of excellence for community-based trans health services, offering the majority of services in a single location.
Equity-based
The clinic will cater to the diverse needs of marginalised communities, including transgender individuals, by ensuring that services are culturally appropriate.
Person-centred
Our services and products will address the diverse needs of our clients, extending beyond healthcare.
Our Vision
"Health for All" integrates sexual minorities with respectful, tailored care. This core YRGCARE commitment fuels an equitable future.
Innovative Approach
Initiatives are guided by implementation data for cost-effectiveness. Partnerships integrate advanced technologies and services.
Trans stakeholders shape services and advocacy. The majority of staff includes community members, with training on cultural norms for inclusivity.
Digital tools enable consultations, counseling, follow-ups, risk assessments, subsidized products, and events. Social media boosts engagement via testimonials and edutainment.
Clinics aim to become centers of excellence, driving research, policy advocacy for Ayushman Bharat TG Plus, and SOPs for private care and drug safety.
Culturally sensitive services remove barriers, refined through client feedback and surveys for those most in need.
Holistic support beyond healthcare, with quarterly assessments to optimise outreach and outcomes.
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Locations
Telangana - Hyderabad
Maharashtra - Thane, Pune
Journey Timeline
Sabrang Clinic has reopened in Hyderabad (formerly known as Mitr Clinic)
| FEB 2025 | Mitr Clinic shuts down (after USAID funding cuts) |
|---|---|
| MAY 2025 | Sabrang Clinic has reopened in Hyderabad (formerly known as Mitr Clinic) |
| AUG 2025 | Expanded to Kalyan in Thane and Pune in Maharashtra |
"Sabrang brings back the healthcare we were longing for. I will ensure my friends also visit the clinic." - Client in Hyderabad
"They just don't deliver health care, they help us to stand on our feet and helping us to fight stigma." - Client in Hyderabad
Looking Ahead: By 2028, these clinics will evolve into national centres of excellence, informing policy, refining SOPs, and advocating for better government schemes. Sustainable models will empower thousands more.