**Fundraiser for Dr. Ruth John Paul's PG Graduation Fees**

**Goal: $7,500**

**Help India’s First Transgender Doctor Complete Her Medical Education and become India's first Transgender MD doctor!**

Dr. Ruth John Paul, India’s first transgender person and trans woman to pursue medical PG graduation, urgently needs $7,500 to pay her tuition fees for her MD in Emergency Medicine by August 1st, 2024. Despite securing a solid rank in the entrance exam, she had to go the courts to get her admission to be granted and secured to the post-doctoral school/college. Ruth has made incredible strides since then working on many patients and saving lives in the first year of the program at ESIC Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana.

She is in desperate need of funds to pay for second year fees of 2.5 lakhs (about $3000 to be paid by August 1st, 2024 and the remaining funds for her third year tuition along with the uniforms, books, educational assets and living resources that she needs help with. So the immediate need is $3000 in the next 15 days!

**Ruth's Journey: A Story of Resilience and Brilliance**

Hailing from a modest farming family in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Ruth’s journey is a testament to her unwavering resilience and willpower. Against all odds, with support from her community and a few organizations, she pursued her MBBS degree, excelling through hard work and determination.

In the third year of her MBBS course, Ruth took on the enormous responsibility of saving thousands of Hijrah Kinnar lives during the pandemic. She provided guidance to the nationwide transgender centering relief effort SITAL as a SITAL COVID warrior and providing vaccinations and treating them for COVID and other serious health issues with little to no protection, Ruth single-handedly saved close to 100,000 trans lives across India.

Following her MBBS, Ruth became the first transgender doctor appointed to a government hospital at Osmania General Hospital(OGH). She also ran Divine Touch Clinic, a private clinic, charging a mere 280 rupees per consultation under the SITAL Rebuilding Trans Entrepreneurship Program, successfully for four years. Ruth continued to pursued her dream of becoming a MD in emergency medicine and gave up her government doctor position as well.

Unfortunately, a government policy while pursuing her current post doctoral program forced her to close this clinic, cutting off her primary source of income.

Despite this setback, Ruth continues to serve over 600 of her former patients, many of whom had their babies delivered by her.

**Why Your Support Matters**

Your donation will enable Ruth to complete her PG graduation and continue making history. With her medical expertise, she can provide healthcare to the most marginalized and impoverished communities in India.

By supporting Ruth, you are not only helping a dedicated and committed doctor but also contributing to a story of incredible resilience and trans brilliance. Your contribution will ensure that Ruth can continue to serve those in need and inspire many more with her remarkable journey.

**Donate Today to Support Dr. Ruth John Paul!**

Let's help Dr. Ruth continue her education and make a lasting impact on healthcare for the most marginalized communities. Thank you for your generosity and support.