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Join the 2LEAD Fellowship 2026: Empowering Trans and Gender-Diverse Leaders

Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) proudly announces the 2LEAD Fellowship, a transformative leadership program under our Safe Horizon Project. Running from May to November 2026, this initiative empowers trans and gender-diverse leaders from Uganda’s Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions to drive advocacy, community mobilisation, and policy change. Through training, mentorship, community dialogues, and research, fellows will build resilient trans communities while ensuring compliance with Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).

Seize this opportunity to lead impactful change and advocate for a safer, more inclusive Uganda!

Program Objectives:

    • Train fellows in human rights advocacy, digital and physical security, mental health, and community mobilisation to lead trans-focused initiatives.

    • Support fellows to facilitate regional community dialogues to raise awareness on human rights, peacebuilding and foster collaboration with duty bearers.

    • Enable fellows to develop advocacy and awareness-raising outputs, including policy briefs, position papers and online content to influence policy and public perceptions.

    • Promote sustained advocacy through mentorship

Who Can Apply?

We seek passionate trans and gender-diverse persons who:

    • Are aged 18–35 and reside in Uganda’s Central, Eastern, Northern, or Western regions.

    • Are committed to advancing trans rights and community resilience.

    • Can participate fully in the program, from June to November 2026.

Benefits of Joining:

    • Develop leadership and advocacy skills through a 5-day residential training.

    • Lead community dialogues to amplify community voices and engage key stakeholders and duty bearers.

    • Contribute to policy change through research and advocacy campaigns.

    • Receive mentorship and networking opportunities with activists and policymakers.

Program Timeline:

    • May 2026: Preparatory phase.

    • Last Week of May 2026: 5-day training for fellows.

    • June, August, September, October 2026: Fellows lead community dialogues, coordinated by TNU member organisations and secretariat.

    • June–November 2026: Monthly virtual group mentorship and individual sessions for peer-to-peer learning and strategy refinement.

    • June–November 2026: Fellows conduct research and develop policy briefs and position papers on trans rights, safety, resilience, and legal protections.

    • 3rd Week of November 2026: One-day dissemination workshop to share dialogue insights, briefs, and lessons learnt.

Application Procedure and Requirements:

To apply, submit the following documents addressed to Apako Williams, Executive Director, Tranz Network Uganda:

    • Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and relevant experience.

    • CV (max. 2 pages) highlighting your background and skills.

    • Copy of your National ID or Passport.

Email your application to info@tranznetwork.org with the subject line “2LEAD Fellowship Application 2026” by 8th May, 2026.

Download the Call for Applications and Application Form for full details.

Spread the Word!

Please share this opportunity with your networks and communities to connect us with dedicated trans and gender-diverse leaders across Uganda. Your support strengthens our collective advocacy for a more inclusive future.

For inquiries, contact info@tranznetwork.org or call +256 708 901 232 | 393 239 015. Join us in transforming lives and communities!

Tranz Network Uganda: Empowering Trans Communities, Advancing Human Rights

Breaking down barriers to trans and gender-diverse-inclusive healthcare in Uganda

Sarah Nangobi (not her real name) is a nurse at a public health centre in Jinja, one of Uganda’s busy commercial hubs. Like many of her colleagues across the country, she has encountered trans and gender-diverse patients seeking care. But unlike before, she no longer hesitates when they walk through her clinic doors.

“I used to feel confused when someone’s appearance didn’t match their national ID,” Nangobi admits. “I didn’t know how to address them, and sometimes I would just refer to them elsewhere because I was uncomfortable.”

If you work in healthcare in Uganda, this might sound familiar. Many medical personnel have struggled with providing services to trans and gender-diverse patients, often due to a lack of knowledge, cultural biases, or institutional barriers that leave both providers and patients frustrated.

With support from UNAIDS, this was what Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) was trying to address with its groundbreaking healthcare provider training program. As a leading advocacy organisation, TNU focuses on advancing the rights and well-being of trans and gender-diverse people across Uganda.

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Transgender Awareness Week 2024 🌍🏳️‍⚧️

Transgender Awareness Week 2024 Uganda: Advocating for Trans Rights and Inclusion

Transgender Awareness Week 2024 is here, a time dedicated to honouring and amplifying the voices of trans people in Uganda and beyond. This week, we raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by transgender people, including barriers in healthcare, restrictive laws, and social discrimination, all of which limit access to essential services and support.

Our 2022 mapping report on supportive SRH and HIV/AIDS services, laws and policies revealed urgent healthcare gaps in Uganda. Only 0.9% of health facilities offer trans-supportive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and HIV/AIDS services. Consequently, transgender people often face inadequate care. Stigma, along with a lack of trained personnel, compounds these issues, denying transgender people the support they deserve. 🏥💔

 

Legal Obstacles for Transgender People in Uganda

In addition, the legal landscape creates further obstacles. Laws such as the Penal Code Act and the Anti-Homosexuality Act criminalize aspects of gender identity and sexual orientation, driving discrimination and excluding transgender people from many facets of public life. These laws, often misapplied, foster an environment where exclusion and abuse thrive instead of justice and equality.

 

Support Transgender Awareness Week: Join TNU in Advocacy

At Tranz Network Uganda (TNU), we are dedicated to advocacy, reform, and steadfast support for transgender rights. Above all, we envision a Uganda where transgender people live free from discrimination. This Trans Awareness Week, join us in standing for equality, dignity, and justice. Together, we can create a future where every transgender person lives with respect and pride. 🫶

 

What is Transgender Awareness Week?

Transgender Awareness Week is an important time for transgender people and allies to come together, share stories, and deepen public understanding. Throughout the week, we amplify voices to highlight the challenges faced by transgender people and work to build a safer, more inclusive society. This week builds empathy, educates others, and challenges prejudice and violence affecting transgender lives. Join us in honouring our community and advocating for dignity and equality.

Learn more about Transgender Awareness Week.

Consultant To Conduct Entrepreneurship Training For Trans Leaders Needed

The project entitled “Increasing accessibility to socio-economic development prospects for Transgender persons in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area in Uganda” is a six (6) month project implemented by Tranz Network Uganda funded by Uganda Key Populations Consortium (UKPC) with support from Hivos.

As part of the project, Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) would like to support the entrepreneurship skills development of transgender persons within the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Region. A total of ten (10) trans persons selected from TNU’s membership will be trained in business skills development, financial literacy, marketing etc. 

 

It’s on this basis that TNU would like to contract an independent consultant to facilitate a training in this regard.

Details of the tasks of the assignment are consolidated in the Terms of Reference below: