Project Transcend
A Battle for Dignity: My Journey to Access Gender-Affirming Care in Botswana:
Phio Kenosi’s story exposes the reality of accessing gender-affirming care in Botswana, battling both bureaucracy and discrimination.
Faith and Inclusion: The Priest Championing LGBTQIA+ Rights in Malawi:
Father Martin Kalimbe from Blantyre is a bold and unwavering advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Malawi’s religious landscape.
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves South Africa’s Trans Community in Crisis:
Trump’s foreign aid freeze leaves South Africa’s trans community without access to lifesaving healthcare, leaving thousands in crisis.
Small Town to Big City: A Transgender Woman’s Story of Perseverance in Zimbabwe:
Leese, a transgender woman, left home following her dreams—but had to survive rejection and violence before building a thriving career.
New French Guidelines Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth:
New French medical guidelines back the importance of gender-affirming care for trans youth, including the use of puberty blockers.
A Stage for Change: Drag Night Namibia’s Deyonce is Redefining Trans Visibility:
Drag Night Namibia has introduced its first transgender performer, who proudly celebrates her African heritage, diversity, and advocacy.
Pulling Back the Veil on the Anti-Gender Movement in South Africa:
The anti-gender movement seeks to roll back progress in gender and LGBTQ+ rights. Here are two key players in South Africa and their tactics.
Trans Man & Passionate Refugee Advocate: The Story of Thomars Shamuyarira:
Thomars Shamuyarira, a proudly out trans man from Zimbabwe, is a dedicated and passionate advocate for LGBTQI+ refugees in South Africa.
South Africa and the Transgender Bathroom Debate: A Media-Manufactured Crisis?:
The disproportionate and sensationalised focus on transgender bathroom access reveals a deeper societal discomfort with transgender identity.
Chrystal and Electra’s Journey of Resilience and Hope:
Being a transgender woman in Malawi presents a unique set of challenges, including legal discrimination, social stigma and family rejection.
Thelma’s Triumph – A Trans Woman’s Path to Recovery:
Despite the challenges faced by trans women in Zimbabwe, and a struggle with addiction, Thelma has found community and purpose through sport.
Trans Women in Zimbabwe Defying Economic Exclusion:
While trans women in Zimbabwe face discrimination in many areas of life, Haylie and Queen have found economic empowerment on their own terms.
Redefining Home and Belonging As a Non-Binary Person in Malawi:
Living in Malawi as a non-binary person can often be challenging, with constant reminders of not fitting into society's binary expectations.
Trans Health Groups Challenge “Harmful” Cass Review:
Leading trans health groups say that the controversial Cass Review, championed by JK Rowling, is selective, inconsistent and harmful.