Why OkRA?
The okra plant has a rich history in the African diaspora, with our ancestors bringing it with them during the Middle Passage to sustain themselves and plant in the new world.
Today, okra is often associated with health, prosperity, and community in Black cooking traditions. As such, The Okra Project represents the nourishment and sustenance that we seek to provide to Black Trans people through our mutual aid efforts.
Why Okra?
The okra plant has a rich history in the African diaspora, with our ancestors bringing it with them during the Middle Passage to sustain themselves and plant in the new world.
Today, okra is often associated with health, prosperity, and community in Black cooking traditions.
As such, The Okra Project represents the nourishment and sustenance that we seek to provide to Black Trans people through our mutual aid efforts.
who We Are
Our mutual aid collective is focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers that our community faces.
We envision a safe, abundant, and equitable life for Black Trans people across the United States, and our service pillars reflect this vision.
Nourishment
We support food security.
Safety
We support housing security
and safe transportation.
WellNeSs
We support mental health.
who We Are
Our mutual aid collective is focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers that our community faces. We envision a safe, abundant, and equitable life for Black Trans people across the United States, and our service pillars reflect this vision.
Nourishment
We support food security.
Safety
We support housing security
and safe transportation.
WEllnesS
We support mental health.
Thank You
10
Annual Programs Funded
279
Black Trans Individuals Supported
$36
Average Donation
Each donation makes a significant difference in the lives of Black Trans people across the United States.
With your help, we can continue to provide lifeline support to our community through nourishment, safety, and wellness.
Thank You For Your SupPort
Each donation makes a significant difference in the lives of Black Trans people across the United States. With your help, we can continue to provide lifeline support to our community through nourishment, safety, and wellness.
10
Annual Programs
Funded
279
Black Trans
Individuals Supported
$36
Average
Donation
Black Trans FemMes
to THe Front
Black Trans FemMes to THe Front
Director of Programs
Our Team
Director of Operations
Executive Director
Gabrielle Inès Souza
Celyna Jackson
Director of Programs
Max Rigano
Read the latest from our Executive Director here.
Max Rigano
Gabrielle Inès Souza
Director of Operations
Celyna Jackson
Executive Director
Read the latest from our
Executive Director here.