Our Mission

We believe that identity should never determine opportunity.

Trans women and nonbinary people in Latin America face systemic barriers to employment. Discrimination is real. Opportunities are scarce. Income is unstable.

We change that by:

  • Identifying talent in our communities
  • Training rigorously for real-world work
  • Partnering commercially to ensure placement
  • Building sustainable income at scale

We're not a charity. We're a model for economic empowerment.

501(c)(3)

Registered nonprofit

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA


Tax-deductible donations fund program operations, staff, and participant support.

The partnership

TRANS-IT Foundation + Trans-TI

We don't operate in isolation. Our model only works because Trans-TI — a commercial company — is committed to the same mission.

TRANS-IT Foundation

What we do

  • Identify and vet candidates
  • Run 8-week training program
  • Co-fund Upwork launch (50%)
  • Provide ongoing support

Funded by

Donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.

Trans-TI

What they do

  • Co-fund Upwork launch (50%)
  • Integrate into their agency
  • Actively pitch to clients daily
  • Negotiate terms & deliver support

Revenue model

B2B services from clients. Trans-TI earns a margin on VA work.

Why this works

The Foundation ensures quality and empowerment. Trans-TI ensures scale and sustainability. Together, we create a model where trans and non-binary talent gets real opportunities, fair compensation, and active support — not charity, but genuine economic partnership.

Learn about Trans-TI →

Our Values

Authenticity

We don't ask trans and non-binary individuals to hide who they are. We celebrate it. Every person in our program brings their full self to their work.

Dignity

We believe in fair compensation, respect, and agency. You're not a charity case. You're a professional.

Transparency

You'll know exactly how your salary is earned, where donor money goes, and what to expect at each stage.

Sustainability

We're building long-term careers, not temporary solutions. Your income grows. Your value increases. Your future is stable.

Join our mission

Help us build a future where trans and non-binary people in LATAM have access to stable, dignified work.