About Us

About Basera Samajik Sansthan

Basera Samajik Sansthan is a transgender-led, community-based organization founded in 2006 and registered under the Society Act 1860 with registration No (No. 914-2006-2007). Born from lived experience and collective resilience, Basera advances dignity, equity, and empowerment for LGBTQIA+ communities and people living with HIV. We center those most affected by marginalization—transgender and hijra persons, sex workers and MSM, PLHIV, and vulnerable youth—ensuring they lead every step toward lasting change. Our work is structured around four interconnected pillars

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Vision

A just and inclusive society where transgender persons, sex workers, MSM, hijra communities, and people living with HIV live with dignity, free from stigma and discrimination, with equitable access to health, rights, and opportunities.

Mission

To empower marginalized communities through rights-based advocacy, inclusive services, and capacity building, led by transgender voices, strengthening leadership, promoting health equity, and protecting the rights of vulnerable populations.

Our Journey

2006
Foundation & Vision

Basera is founded as a transgender-led, community-based organization in Uttar Pradesh.

Registered under the Uttar Pradesh NGO Registry Act (No. 914-2006-2007).

Begins grassroots mobilization among hijra and transgender communities.

2007–2011
Early Mobilization & Community Trust

Builds trust with sex workers

MSM, and PLHIV communities.

Initiates informal support networks and peer outreach.

Advocates for inclusion in local health and welfare schemes.

2012–2016
Program Expansion & Partnership

Implements Pehchan Project with Alliance India, strengthening HIV prevention and community systems.

Gains recognition for rights-based programming and peer-led outreach.

Expands operations across multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh.

2016–2019
Leadership in Transgender Health & Rights

Leads Wajood Project, focusing on transgender health, legal aid, and visibility.

Engages in documentation of rights violations and policy advocacy.

Builds second-line leadership and trains peer educators.

2019–2021
PLHIV Advocacy & Mental Health Response

Implements Prayas Project to support PLHIV with counselling, entitlements, and treatment adherence.

Launches CONNECT Project with Humsafar Trust to address LGBTQIA+ mental health during COVID-19.

Delivers emergency relief and psychosocial support.

2022–2023
Targeted Interventions & Strategic Grants

Begins Targeted Intervention (TI) Project with UPSACS, reaching 700 FSWs and MSMs in Noida.

Receives ISRG Grant from Women’s Fund Asia to empower 600 trans individuals in Delhi-NCR.

Expands work in leadership development, SHG formation, and crisis response.

2024–Present
Institutional Strengthening & Shelter Services

Operates Garima Greh shelter home in Ghaziabad under MSJE, offering safe housing and skill development.

Implements C19RM SSR Project with PLAN India to support post-COVID recovery for marginalized communities.

Partners with UPN+ to strengthen PLHIV networks and health access in Ghaziabad.

Launches DASRA-supported initiative to amplify LGBTQIA+ youth leadership and inclusion.

Our Board

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Pradeep

President Basera

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A.K. Chauhan

Vice President

RAMKALI

Ramkali

Basera Secretary

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Deepika

Vice Secretary

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Naresh Singh

Treasurer

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Jerry

Board Member

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Rattan Singh

Board Member

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Sandy

Board Member