Blooming Through the Silence: Centering Transfeminine Mental Health in East Africa
A conversation on visibility, healing, and collective care among transfeminine persons.
Across East Africa, transfeminine people continue to navigate a life shaped by stigma, exclusion, and lack of visibility. Mental health remains one of the least visible struggles, often silenced by discrimination and societal misunderstanding. Stigma, social exclusion, and barriers to affirming care make it hard to speak openly about what we’re going through. Yet behind the silence are countless stories of resilience, courage, and care that deserve attention.
This week, we are hosting a regional conversation titled “Blooming Through the Silence: Centering Transfeminine Mental Health in East Africa” on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 3 PM EAT.
This conversation seeks to create a safe space for transfeminine people from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi to share lived experiences, reflect on challenges to mental well-being, and explore pathways toward healing and community care.
Why this conversation matters
We will explore:
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Why do transfeminine folks face high rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma, often without access to affirming support?
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How does the lack of visibility and public conversation deepen stigma and isolation?
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And how can collective dialogue nurture empathy, understanding, and solidarity across borders?
This isn’t about promising big solutions. It’s about listening, learning, and building on conversations already happening within our communities. We will share personal experiences, reflect on systemic barriers, and explore ways to continue to support each other.
We invite transfeminine people, allies, and anyone working in human rights, health, or mental well-being in East Africa to join. Your voice and presence will help make this discussion richer, more inclusive, and impactful.
To Register : [Registration Link]
Let’s come together to listen, share, and support each other, because our voices matter, and our stories deserve to be heard.
