{"id":6407,"date":"2021-01-01T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/?p=6407"},"modified":"2025-08-13T21:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:12:35","slug":"2021-talented-youth-community-fellowship-uganda-taycof-founded-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/2021-talented-youth-community-fellowship-uganda-taycof-founded-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 \u2014 Talented Youth Community Fellowship Uganda (TAYCOF) Founded, Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021 \u2014 Talented Youth Community Fellowship Uganda (TAYCOF) Founded, Uganda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2021 in Uganda, Talented Youth Community Fellowship (TAYCOF), is a faith-based, trans women-led organisation that was started by Maama Annet, Aggie Dennett Harmon, Isaac Bafaki and Deron Sheri to serve and uplift trans and gender diverse communities in Uganda. TAYCOF combines faith and activism to respond to the urgent needs of marginalised individuals. The organisation provides safe spaces, psychosocial support, economic empowerment, and community-centred advocacy and working to ensure that every person regardless of gender identity can live with dignity, purpose, and hope. The organisation was registered in June 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"601\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6410\" style=\"width:706px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship-1.jpg 601w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship-1-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship-1-129x150.jpg 129w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship-1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A just, inclusive, and empowered society where trans and gender diverse people live freely, safely, and with dignity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_2.jpg 881w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_2-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_2-150x138.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_2-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_2-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people in Uganda by fostering resilience, empowerment, and leadership through access to resources, rights advocacy, and community-led solutions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_3-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_3-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_6-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_6-rotated.jpg 640w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_6-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_6-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_5-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To advocate for the protection and recognition of trans rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide safe spaces for trans women and gender diverse persons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To advance access to healthcare, mental wellness, and justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To raise awareness about the lived realities and strengths of our community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6414\" style=\"width:750px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_4-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Areas of Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership and capacity building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelter and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency housing and relocation support for trans women at risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to affirming healthcare and mental health services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy programmes amplifying trans voices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal aid and protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting victims of violence and navigating legal systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skills for economic\u00a0empowerment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:talentedqueersfellowshipuganda@gmail.com\">talentedqueersfellowshipuganda@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0 <br>+256752166105<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/100077272672759\/posts\/pfbid0P9mKQdt3TEzRuYYg23t112q4SkV8gD3GBjBsRwejMM5txNMQnNnpCVaXzcPmNdc6l\/?app=fbl\">Facebook<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/talented_youth_fellowship?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=\">Instagram<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ab_queers?t=i4RIdO6k5D-cOFDZH47E_w&amp;s=09\">Twitter (X)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-995f960e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_7-3000x3000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_7-3000x3000.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Talented-Youth-Community-Fellowship_7-300x300.jpg 300w, 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