Tasfia Tarannum Ridhita

Nationality: Bangladesh

Organization Name: TransEnd Crafts

Impact Region: Asia

About the Social Business: TransEnd Crafts is a social business in Bangladesh that aims to bridge the gap between marginalized transgender or gender fluid artisans and the mainstream retail sector. As the first e-commerce platform of its kind in the country, TransEnd Crafts provides gender-diverse communities with access to handicrafts training, logistics and marketing support, and employment opportunities. The social enterprise focuses on empowering Bangladesh’s transgender and hijra communities—two million individuals who face severe discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion. TransEnd Crafts’ mission is to create sustainable economic opportunities and financial independence for these artisans, integrating them into the socioeconomic fabric while celebrating Bangladesh’s rich cultural heritage. By offering a platform for these individuals to showcase their talents, TransEnd Crafts hopes to provide more than just financial security—it aims to empower and promote social inclusion for the transgender community. 

About the Y&Y Fellow: Tasfia Ridita is a social entrepreneur from Bangladesh with a passion for creating sustainable impact in transgender and gender-diverse communities. After joining TransEnd in 2019, Tasfia helped transform the organization from a nonprofit into a social business entity alongside Yunus and Youth. Her work is rooted in her belief in the transformative power of financial independence and creative expression for gender-diverse communities. Through TransEnd Crafts, Tasfia continues to push boundaries, aiming to expand the platform’s reach globally while uplifting the culture and talents of Bangladesh. Outside of her entrepreneurial ventures, she is an aspiring microbiologist, with a BS in microbiology from BRAC University in Bangladesh.