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TransFaith Online is dedicated to supporting transgender folks in our faith journeys, while providing useful resources to help people of faith become better educated trans-allies.
Join us for For Such a Time as This -- gathering on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in New Orleans at the Many Stories, One Voice conference. Don't miss this historic opportunity for personal networking, community collaboration, and movement building.
- Registration for Many Stories, One Voice is open!
- Registration for For Such a Time as This (if not attending MSOV)
- Confirmed Speakers
- Nominate speakers for your community forums!
InterSections
Topics impacting transgender health and wholeness... and other intersecting issues.
Be Aware: September
- Suicide Prevention
- Prostate Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
- Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day (9/16)
- Bisexuality Day (9/23)
Invisible and At-Risk
While we have been hearing new statistics and analysis about the AIDS pandemic this summer, we still lack comprehensive data on how HIV is impacting the transgender community, because the CDC does not record gender in a way that validates transgender identity as a separate category (for instance MTF transexuals are often combined with "men who have sex with men"). This lack of statistical information has a direct impact on the availability of funding, education, and services.
However, the local needs assessments have shown high rates of infection among transwomen -- and high-risk behaviors among transmen. We know that our community is subject to a variety of well-documented risk factors (including low self-esteem, isolation, poverty/unemployment, and lack of appropriate medical insurance/care) which further enhance our risks.
We must break the silence. Educating ourselves about transgender HIV and AIDS can save transgender lives!
More information and resources on transgender HIV and AIDS...
Recent News
TransFaith Online is pleased to announce the addition of a new Intersections section of our website...
This Friday, August 15, is the 42nd anniversary of the Compton Cafeteria Riot in San Francisco,...
Recent Additions
I have always believed that at our most evolved human state, we all carry both genders within, just...
We are working to develop funding and programming for a TransFaith speakers bureau, TransFaith on-line forum, and TransSafe Churches network. Your contributions can help make these possibilities real!
TransFaith Online is proud to be collaborating with the Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference, beginning in 2009. Mark your calendar for this June 11-13, 2009, gathering -- and watch for more details!
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