Supported by The Other Foundation, MambaOnline's Project Transcend seeks to amplify the voices of transgender and gender-diverse individuals in Southern Africa. Through a series of articles written primarily by trans and gender-diverse contributors from five countries in the region, the project will spotlight the challenges, experiences, and achievements of these communities. Our aim is to advance dignity, equality, and human rights for all gender-diverse individuals.
The disproportionate and sensationalised focus on transgender bathroom access reveals a deeper societal discomfort with transgender identity.
Being a transgender woman in Malawi presents a unique set of challenges, including legal discrimination, social stigma and family rejection.
Despite the challenges faced by trans women in Zimbabwe, and a struggle with addiction, Thelma has found community and purpose through sport.
While trans women in Zimbabwe face discrimination in many areas of life, Haylie and Queen have found economic empowerment on their own terms.
Living in Malawi as a non-binary person can often be challenging, with constant reminders of not fitting into society’s binary expectations.
Leading trans health groups say that the controversial Cass Review, championed by JK Rowling, is selective, inconsistent and harmful.