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Community Development Centre for Transgender Persons | Karachi

Government of Sindh

Community Development Centre

For Transgender Persons — Karachi

The Community Development Centre (CDC) for Transgender Persons works to promote welfare, skills development and social inclusion. Through practical training and supportive services, the centre aims to encourage self-reliance, expand opportunities and support meaningful participation in community life.

According to the supplied departmental information, the centre was established by the Social Welfare Department in Karachi Division in 2012 in accordance with directions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Centre Address — KarachiKorangi No. 5, Attock Petrol Pump, near Usman Shah Dargah, Karachi.

CDC KarachiSkills Development · Social Inclusion · Empowerment

About the Centre

Promoting Skills and Social Inclusion

The centre aims to support the social and economic well-being of transgender persons through vocational training, community engagement and opportunities for personal development.

Our Mission

To create opportunities for transgender persons to develop practical skills, strengthen their economic position, access supportive services and participate more fully in community life.

Centre Information

CentreCommunity Development Centre (CDC) for Transgender Persons
LocationKarachi Division, Sindh
Established2012, according to supplied departmental information
DepartmentSocial Welfare Department, Government of Sindh
AddressKorangi No. 5, Attock Petrol Pump, near Usman Shah Dargah, Karachi
FocusVocational skills, social welfare, inclusion and economic empowerment

Centre Highlights

Meetings and Community Engagement

A glimpse of coordination and engagement activities connected with the centre.

Meeting and community engagement at the Community Development Centre for Transgender Persons, Karachi — **Community Engagement — CDC Karachi**Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh

Sindh Data

Transgender Community in Sindh

The following figures were included in the supplied source material and should be confirmed before publication.

Estimated Community Population

18,000

Approximately
Transgender persons in Sindh, according to NGO estimates cited in the supplied material for 2026.

NADRA Registration

1,450

Approximately
Transgender persons registered with NADRA in Sindh, according to the supplied material.

Our Responsibilities

Functions of CDC Karachi

The centre focuses on practical skills, community participation, economic opportunities and collaboration with supporting organisations.

Professional Skills Training

Provide professional and technical skills training, with at least 10 persons enrolled in a course as specified in the supplied programme information.

Community Empowerment

Support confidence, social participation and the inclusion of transgender persons in community life.

Economic Independence

Promote economic self-reliance through vocational training and practical, income-generating skills.

Partnership Development

Coordinate with NGOs, INGOs and relevant organisations to support training and welfare initiatives.

Social Inclusion

Encourage dignity, acceptance and constructive engagement of transgender persons in society.

Personal Development

Help participants strengthen practical abilities and explore pathways towards a more independent future.

Skills Development

Skill-Based Courses

Practical training areas intended to help participants develop skills for employment, self-employment and personal growth.

Beautician Training

Music & Performing Arts

Computer Skills

Stitching & Tailoring

Participant Welfare

Support and Opportunities

Support measures described in the supplied programme information aim to help participants learn in a respectful environment and pursue new opportunities.

Stipends for Trainees

Financial assistance for eligible trainees, subject to applicable programme provisions and budget availability.

Safe Learning Environment

A respectful and supportive setting for learning, training and personal development.

Career Guidance

Guidance to help participants explore career paths, skills application and potential employment opportunities.

Rights and Awareness

Transgender Rights and Dignity

The supplied source refers to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018. The centre can support awareness of dignity, access to services and protection from discrimination. Legal information should be checked against current applicable law and official guidance.

Legal reference supplied for this page: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018. Confirm the current legal position before publishing specific claims about individual rights or statutory provisions.

✓Recognition of gender identity under applicable law

✓Access to CNIC, passport and legal documents, subject to applicable requirements

✓Access to education and employment

✓Access to healthcare services

✓Protection from violence and unlawful discrimination

✓Respect for dignity and privacy

✓Information about inheritance rights under applicable law

Skills, Dignity and Equal Opportunity

The Community Development Centre for Transgender Persons, Karachi, reflects the Social Welfare Department’s stated commitment to skills development, economic empowerment and meaningful community participation for transgender persons in Sindh.