SISTERS was founded in June 2004 as a center for the transgender community in Pattaya and registered as a foundation in Thailand in September 2014. “SISTERS” is the first foundation to provide counseling and guidance exclusively for transgender women by transgender women in Thailand and is the largest trans-led service provider in Thailand. Their mission is to change the behaviors of transgender people who are at risk for HIV and other STIs by providing information together with a “social marketing strategy.” Their main services include a drop-in center and outreach activities. SISTERS provides onsite medical services, one-to-one counseling and skills development, as well as club activities such as make-up, sports and cooking. SISTERS works to promote equal access to healthcare services and to advocate for the health and well-being of trans people in Thailand. Annually, SISTERS serves over 3,700 to 4,300 clients in Pattaya and nearby provinces.
This 2-day workshop took place from 15-16 February 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, with 15 trans activists.
