Kampala, Uganda – April 2025

Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) is proud to launch its newest report, “The Impact of U.S. Executive Orders on Trans and Gender Diverse Persons in Uganda.” 

This timely study uncovers the far-reaching consequences of recent U.S. policy changes under President Trump’s administration, which, when combined with Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), have ignited a crisis for trans communities.

The findings are alarming. Over 77.8% of surveyed NGOs report scaling back or suspending services due to frozen funding. In many cases, life-saving health programs—such as HIV testing, ART distribution, and shelter services—have been halted. Moreover, heightened social stigma and violence are pushing trans persons further into the margins.

However, this is not just a Ugandan issue. The global ripple effects of U.S. foreign policy decisions, especially when paired with conservative donor trends, are dismantling fragile safety nets for one of the world’s most vulnerable populations. This report captures those human stories through lived experiences and qualitative data, while also calling on all stakeholders to take immediate and coordinated action.

Key Highlights

• Funding Freeze: 77.8% of organizations affected by halted U.S. aid
• Healthcare Collapse: PrEP and ART programs disrupted in several regions
• Real Voices: Firsthand testimonies reveal trauma, eviction, and survival strategies

Despite these challenges, community resilience remains. Peer-led networks are stepping in where institutions have failed, demonstrating the need for sustained funding and renewed legal protections.

🗣️ “We’ve lost so much, but we haven’t lost each other. We’re still here, still fighting, still trying to survive.”
— Trans woman, Kampala

Why This Matters

This report is more than just research—it’s a call to global action. As U.S. funding retreats and other bilateral donors follow suit, the future of trans health and human rights in Uganda hangs in the balance.