Trans Smart Trust was founded in January 2012 and registered on 16 July 2016. Situated in Zimbabwe, the organisation focuses on trans and intersex rights. Gumisayi Bonzo is the Executive Director and one of the founders of the organisation. The other founders are Alesandrabree Chacha and Delfina Sundarreman.
The organisation manages a portfolio of projects and programmes targeting communities who include persons living with HIV, people with disabilities, sex workers, drug users and other marginalised communities. Since its inception, the organisation’s interventions have been classified into advocacy, education, life skills and livelihoods, healthcare, legal support and emergency response.
Vision
Sustainable well-being for trans and intersex persons.
Mission
To champion the human rights, capacity and agency of trans and intersex people in realising their well-being.
Goals
- Inclusivity
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Intersectionality
Country Context
More about the context of trans and intersex individuals in Zimbabwe and the reason for the founding of Trans Smart Trust, from their website:
“At the heart of our story lies the plight of transgender individuals in Zimbabwe and across the African continent. In a region where societal attitudes and legal frameworks often fail to recognize and protect the rights of transgender people, they face immense challenges and discrimination on a daily basis. Transgender individuals in Zimbabwe contend with a lack of legal recognition, limited access to healthcare services, and widespread social stigma. They often experience rejection from their families, communities, and even face violence and harassment. The struggle for transgender rights in Africa is a multifaceted battle, as it encompasses the fight for legal recognition, access to gender-affirming healthcare, protection from discrimination, and the promotion of inclusive education and employment opportunities. Despite the adversities they face, Trans Smart Trust champions transgender and intersex people’s well-being in Zimbabwe.”
Contact
Website
+263772753387
Email: bgumisayi@gmail.com, transsmart16@gmail.com
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