A4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged together as one organization. As a trans-led nonprofit, we help our community navigate the realities of law and policy through vital tools, knowledge, and services. We leverage decades of experience on the frontlines of power to shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal.