Awesome Transgender Resources

Website: https://github.com/cvyl/awesome-transgender#readme
Category: Themed Directories
Tags: diversity, lifestyle, community

Overview

Awesome Transgender Resources is an open, Awesome-style curated directory of LGBTQ+ resources focused specifically on transgender people and topics, covering information, support communities, practical guides, and organizations worldwide.

Features

Structured Resource Directory

• Curated as an Awesome List, following the standard Awesome format and guidelines.
• Focuses on transgender-related topics where gender identity differs from assigned birth sex.
• Emphasis on LGBTQ+ resources with a strong trans focus.

Main Resource Categories

• General Websites

  • Broad informational and support sites for transgender individuals.
  • Non‑English sites are explicitly labeled by language.

• Communities

  • Online spaces aimed at transgender people and allies.
  • Subsections include:
    • Reddit – trans-related subreddits and discussion spaces.
    • Lemmy – federated/alternative community instances and threads.
    • MtF (Male to Female) – resources and communities specific to transfeminine people.
    • FtM (Female to Male) – resources and communities specific to transmasculine people.

• Voice Training

  • Resources to help transgender people train and modify their voice (e.g., feminization, masculinization, neutral presentation).
  • May include guides, exercises, and practice tools.

• DIY HRT

  • Information resources related to do‑it‑yourself hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
  • Aimed at individuals exploring or managing HRT outside traditional medical gatekeeping.
  • Organized as links to guides, information hubs, and community knowledge bases.

• Organizations

  • LGBTQ+ and trans-focused organizations offering support, advocacy, and services.
  • Organized regionally, including (as separate subsections):
    • Netherlands
    • U.S.A (United States of America)
    • France
    • China

• Scientific Research

  • Links to scientific studies, papers, and research collections related to transgender topics.
  • Useful for evidence-based information, policy, and academic work.

• Clothing

  • Practical resources for trans-specific clothing and presentation aids.
  • Helps users find garments suited to gender expression and comfort.
  • Binders subsection for chest binders and related information.

Project & Community Guidelines

• Code of Conduct

  • A dedicated code-of-conduct file defines expected behavior and community standards.

• Contribution Guidelines

  • Clear contributing.md explaining how to propose new resources or improvements.
  • Encourages community contributions to keep the list current and comprehensive.

Licensing & Repository Structure

• Open License

  • Includes a LICENSE file (open-source friendly; exact license type specified in the repo).
  • Allows reuse and sharing under the stated terms.

• Repository Setup

  • GitHub repository with version history and workflows under .github/workflows.
  • Standard .gitattributes for consistent handling of text files.

Pricing

• Free
  • The list is a public, open GitHub repository available at no cost.

Ideal For

• Transgender individuals seeking vetted information and peer communities.
• Friends, family, and allies wanting to learn and support trans people.
• Researchers, activists, and organizations needing curated trans-related references.
• Developers or curators looking to extend or build upon an Awesome-style trans resource list.