Trans Alive Initiative Uganda

Today, March 31, 2026, we stand in solidarity with the transgender community as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). This day is a powerful tribute to the courage, resilience, and joy of transgender and gender non-conforming communities in Uganda. Despite navigating a landscape of profound challenges, your visibility is an act of resistance and a beacon of hope. Today, we honor those who continue to live authentically and advocate for their right to exist and thrive. We acknowledge the vital importance of found family and the safe spaces you continue to create for trans siblings and people of diverse gender identities. Visibility is not just about being seen; it is about being recognized, respected, and protected. To the transgender community within FARUG and across Uganda: your identity is valid, your life is precious, and your courage does not go unnoticed. We celebrate your strength today and every day as you continue to lead the way toward a more inclusive and equitable future. #TDOV2026 #TransVisibilityUG #FARUG #IdentityStrengthResilience

Today, as the world marks International Womxn’s Day, the Uganda National Trans Forum (UNTF) celebrates the power, resilience, and leadership of transgender women and gender-diverse womxn across Uganda. Across our communities, trans womxn continue to organize, care for one another, and build collective power even in environments that seek to silence or erase them. Their courage fuels our movement, and their leadership shapes the future we are fighting for. The struggle for gender justice must include all womxn. A feminist future is only possible when trans and gender-diverse womxn are visible, protected, and celebrated. Today, we honor the strength of our community from grassroots organizers to rural leaders who continue to hold the line for dignity, justice, and freedom. Our existence is resistance. Our solidarity is power. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomxnsDay #TransWomenAreWomen #UgandaNationalTransForum #TransUganda #MovementBuilding #GiveToGain

“When a girl learns to raise her voice, she doesn’t just change her life, she changes her community.” This #WomensMonth, we celebrate the courage of girls and women who speak up, lead, and refuse to shrink their dreams. Every voice matters. Every girl deserves the chance to rise. #WomensMonth #WomenEmpowerment #GirlsLead #MEMPROW @afwagafrica @WomenProbono @WhoslOrg @CentreforWomen2 @WomenofFaithin1 @AWYAD_UG @wfw_nigeria

With support from the @womenfirstfund, we were joyful to conduct a certificate awarding ceremony for the outgoing cohort who engaged in our economic empowerment program for the youth in rural northern Uganda. @mamacash @awdf01 @GlobalFundWomen

Today, on #ZeroDiscriminationDay, we reaffirm our responsibility to confront stigma and discrimination, which continue to deny PLHIV equitable access to prevention, treatment, and care.” Tonderai Mwareka, Program Officer – Stigma Index, @znnpinfo #PLHIVLeadersNow #ZeroDiscriminationDay #PeopleFirst #EndStigma @UNAIDSZimbabwe

As we are dedicated to supporting our communities with economic development skills, our project on training the youth skills in hairdressing, cosmetology, bar and liquid soap making is still on going. We reach our appreciation to @womenfirstfund for supporting our implementation.

With support from the International trans Fund, @TransAlive hosted a residential engagement for the First Ever Trans Feminist Fellowship in Uganda(FETFF). Which aimed to centering care, mutual Aids, and movement building in trans feminism activism in Uganda. @FRIDAfund @mamacash

UGANET Mourns the loss of Joan Amek UGANET is deeply saddened by the passing of Joan Amek, a dear friend of the organisation and a tireless advocate for justice. Joan was vibrancy, energy, love, kindness, and boldness in human form. She showed up fully, spoke truth fearlessly, and stood unwaveringly with marginalised communities. Her work, her spirit, and her courage touched countless lives. She reminded us that advocacy is not just about policy, it is about people, dignity, and compassion. Rest in power, Joan Amek. You will always be remembered. #UGANET4SocialJustice

The #WorldAIDSDay2025 reminds us: HIV is a virus, not a crime. People living with HIV deserve respect, care, and dignity. Wear red, speak up, show love. Zero stigma, zero discrimination—that’s our goal! We all deserve a supportive environment. #1stDecember #EndAIDSStigma

As we commemorate #WorldAIDSDay2025 with the rest of the world today, we're leading processions from our HQ in Lungujja to Kosovo. Come for the action and stay for our day-long MEDICAL CAMP to receive free HIV testing, health talks, counseling, cervical cancer screening, and family planning services with us. We welcome you to feel at home both today & tomorrow as we join hands in knowing our HIV status through testing, break stigma through open discussion, remember those we've lost to HIV/AIDS - and most importantly work together to prevent, treat and live long, healthy lives. #iKnowMyHIVStatus #iKnowKati2025

Happening this Mon 1 December UNAIDS is co-hosting the #WorldAIDSDay2025 event with @WHO & @GlobalFund in Geneva Leaders, experts & communities will share how funding cuts are disrupting the HIV response and how they’re addressing this crisis Watch LIVE: UNAIDS X @ 3:30pm CET

Today, there is serious and rapidly growing threat that seeks to invisiblize the voices of many women especially those from diverse communities and strong public and digital presence in fields such as politics, activism, journelists. Join us in this campaign as we mark the 16 Days of Activism that commence today the 25 November, International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls to 10 December, the International women's Human Rights Defenders Day in reflection to year’s theme; UNITE: End Digital Violence against all women and girls focusing on ending online violence by promoting key strategies for prevention, including raising awareness of how online abuse happens, sharing tools for digital safety, support and encourage actions that create safer, more respectful online spaces. We invite you to join the campaign #16DaysOfActivism2025 #UNITEToEndOnlineViolence #EndDigitalAbuse #StopOnlineGBV #ProtectWomenOnline #SafeInternetForAll #DefendWomensVoices #DigitalSafetyNow

Transgender Day of Remembrance | November 20th Today, we honour the lives of our transgender and gender-diverse siblings whose light was stolen by violence, hate, and systemic erasure. We remember every name, every story, every journey. We hold space for the families, communities, and movements forever changed by this loss. In a year defined by heightened hostility and shrinking civic space, our remembrance becomes an act of resistance. It is a call to safeguard the living, to build power, and to demand a Uganda and a world where every trans person can exist, thrive, and be protected without fear. As we mark TDOR 2025, we recommit to fighting for justice, visibility, and dignity for all transgender and gender-diverse people in Uganda. We remember. We resist. We rise. #TDOR2025 #UgandaTransForum #TransRightsAreHumanRights #SayTheirNames

Years have come and gone, yet the fight for dignity endures. For centuries, transgender persons have demanded their fundamental rights to recognition, acceptance, and safety. Their fierce resistance and determination to combat transphobia have long been met with hearts filled with hatred and fear. Today, this hatred is dangerously amplified by the global rise of anti-LGBTQ+ movements seeking to roll back our basic human rights.But their spirits cannot and will not be broken. As we mark TDOR 2025, we stand in solidarity with our trans siblings and honour the legacy of those who fought before us. We call on all allies and community members to continue challenging the pervasive vice of transphobia. To every beautiful soul standing firm: thank you for your courage, your joy, and your unwavering commitment to existence. We urge you to stay resilient. Remember that true beauty lies not only on the surface, but deep within your compassionate hearts. Let us join hands in solidarity, resilience, and hope as we commemorate and embrace the meaning of TDOR 2025 together with the rest of the world. #TransIsHuman #TDOR2025

As we observe Trans Awareness Week, our focus is simple #DeepenSolidarity. Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and beauty of the Trans community. Let’s stand together as steadfast friends and allies, creating spaces where everyone is seen, heard, and loved. Take a moment to reflect, assess, and recharge, gratitude fuels solidarity. Have an amazing day. #TransAwarenessWeek #DeepenSolidarity #ReflectiveNovember #FARUGWellnessjournal

It’s Trans Awareness Week! From 13th–19th November 2025, the Uganda National Trans Forum (UNTF) proudly launches a nationwide campaign dubbed “This Is Me” a powerful celebration of authenticity, resilience, and pride. At a time when trans and gender-diverse Ugandans face erasure, discrimination, and fear, this campaign reclaims visibility as resistance. “This Is Me” amplifies voices and stories that remind the world that trans people are not invisible we are here, we belong, and we are part of Uganda’s story. Throughout this week, we’ll share powerful stories, portraits, and reflections that showcase courage, joy, and the strength of our community. Because being seen is an act of defiance. Because visibility saves lives. Because this is us unapologetic, visible, and unbroken. Join the movement. Celebrate with us. #ThisIsMeUG | #TransAwarenessWeek2025 | #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Happy Independence Day, Uganda!. As we celebrate 63 years of freedom and sovereignty, we also wish for every Ugandan to embrace the freedom to make informed health choices. True independence extends beyond borders to personal wellbeing. As Uganda continues to grow as a nation, may her people enjoy the autonomy to make decisions that foster healthy lives. #UGAt63

#happyindependenceday Day, young Ugandans! As we commemorate 63 years since gaining independence, this day is not just about celebrating the past, but recognizing your vital role in shaping the future of this nation. #Together for a healthy World.

Join us tomorrow at 8pm as we navigate how we can tackle stigma, and build support systems for young advocates. twitter.com/i/spaces/1kvKp… Set your reminder @Yplus_Global @TransAlive @gnpplus @HerVoiceFund @UNITEDMoveESA @frontlineaids @ViiVUS

This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate the incredible impact young people are making in building a better world. Let's come together to amplify their voices and invest in their potential for a brighter future. Together, we can foster change and empower the next generation!