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Community Development Centre | Hyderabad

Government of Sindh

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

For Transgender Persons — Hyderabad

Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh
Promoting dignity, inclusion, vocational skills and opportunities for transgender persons.

About the Centre

The Community Development Centre (CDC) for Transgender Persons, Hyderabad, operates under the Social Welfare Department, Government of Sindh. The centre aims to promote social inclusion, practical skills development and improved livelihood opportunities for transgender persons through vocational training, educational activities and welfare services.

Centre Information

Centre Profile

Key administrative details and service information.

Community Overview

Beneficiary Information

Figures supplied for the centre's informational profile.

1,200+ Estimated Transgender Population Reported for Hyderabad Division by Sanam Welfare Organization Sukkur and other organizations.

~70 Reported NADRA-Registered Transgender Persons Approximate figure for Sindh.

Dignity • Equality • Inclusion

Rights and Protections

Important areas of rights and protections relevant to transgender persons under applicable law.

Identity and Legal Documentation

Respect for identity and access to identity documents and other applicable legal records.

Education and Employment

Equal opportunities for education, vocational learning and lawful employment.

Healthcare Access

Access to appropriate healthcare services without unlawful discrimination.

Protection from Discrimination

Promotion of safety, equal treatment and protection against unlawful discrimination.

Dignity and Privacy

Respect for personal dignity, privacy and equal treatment in society.

Legal and Social Protection

Awareness of applicable legal protections and access to relevant support services.

Note: Legal references should be checked against current applicable legislation and court decisions before official publication.

Learn • Develop • Progress

Training Activities and Skill Development

Practical training activities intended to strengthen participants' capabilities and livelihood opportunities.

Beautician Training

Music and Performing Arts

Computer Skills

Stitching and Dressmaking

Education and Learning

Services and Responsibilities

Functions of the Centre

Key operational responsibilities for the delivery of vocational training and welfare services.

Enrol eligible beneficiaries in professional and technical skill-development courses, subject to approved enrolment requirements.
Provide vocational training in computers, dressmaking, beautician skills and music, in accordance with available programmes.
Facilitate stipends for eligible beneficiaries in accordance with approved rules, criteria and budget allocations.
Arrange food and other approved facilities for beneficiaries, subject to applicable provisions and available resources.
Support practical learning, personal development and skills-based livelihood opportunities.
Maintain beneficiary records, attendance registers, enrolment information and training documentation.
Coordinate with relevant government departments, welfare organizations and other appropriate stakeholders.
Maintain financial records, expenditure statements and official correspondence in accordance with applicable procedures.
Promote dignity, social inclusion, equal opportunity and the welfare of transgender persons.

Background and Development

Establishment and Community Support

Establishment of Centres

According to the information supplied for this profile, Community Development Centres serving transgender persons were established by the Social Welfare Department in Sukkur, Hyderabad and Karachi Division in 2012, following directions attributed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

The establishment date and relevant judicial reference should be confirmed from official departmental records before publication.

Community Outreach and Registration

The centre supports awareness, access to services and coordination with relevant institutions. Outreach activities, including registration facilitation, can help connect beneficiaries with appropriate public services.

The photographs below document activities associated with CDC Hyderabad, including NADRA mobile registration services and Culture Day celebrations.

Centre Activities