Community resources
Worldwide organisations
International professional and community organisations working in trans health, research and advocacy.
Trans Health SA occasionally discovers relevant information regarding agencies and organisations that may help our gender-diverse community abroad.
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
WPATH is the global organisation for health practitioners working with the trans and gender-diverse community. It develops the WPATH Standards of Care, a guide used globally for quality transgender healthcare.
United States Professional Association for Transgender Health (USPATH)
USPATH is the United States chapter of WPATH.
Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health (CPATH)
An interdisciplinary professional organisation supporting trans and gender-diverse people through:
- Educating professionals and enabling knowledge exchange for best practices
- Facilitating networks and supportive environments for professionals
- Encouraging research on sex and gender diversity
- Advocating for institutional, policy and legislative change
- Addressing Canada's population and geographic diversity
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES — UK)
GIRES is a UK-wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender. The organisation uses lived experience and scientific research to educate sectors that can enhance wellbeing, contributes to equality and human rights policy in healthcare, and delivers training and information to public and private organisations.
Gender Minorities Aotearoa (New Zealand)
There are a variety of different information resources, as well as news and events, on their website.
UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health
The mission of the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health is to increase access to comprehensive, effective, and affirming health care services for trans communities.