Purple Royale

Given the anti rights movement, meant to exclude marginalized, vulnerable communities, what is the experience of Trans & Intersex Lives in Zimbabwe? This is an advocacy dialogue, among stakeholders and the community. Discussing the importance of solidarity. The importance of support & allyship. Ensuring the inclusion of  Trans & Intersex lives, in the Human Rights & Development Fra...

Given the anti rights movement, meant to exclude marginalized, vulnerable communities, what is the experience of Trans & Intersex Lives in Zimbabwe? This is an improved livelihoods dialogue, in support of IDAHOBIT. A story of our resilience, finding our voice & articulating our needs. Much gratitude to The Black Feminist Fund, The Nebula Pulsar Fund and The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund for su...

A lived reality of resilience. By Donnaey, a Trans Businessman, living with disability, from Harare, Zimbabwe. A story that proves that anything is achievable, regardless where you come from and the challenges you face as a Trans or Intersex person. Advocating for Trans & Intersex Inclusion In Economic Empowerment. Supported by The Black Feminist Fund, The Nebula Pulsar Fund & The FRIDA Yo...

An empowering Purple Royale Podcast episode, a monologue of Gender Diverse Voices. Articulating the impact of resilience & visibility in Movement Building. Much gratitude to The Black Feminist Fund, The Nebula Pulsar Fund and The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund for supporting our programming efforts in both Rural and Urban Zimbabwe.  Do listen in, enjoy, learn & share. Purple Royale: Trans Voice...

Given the anti rights movement, meant to exclude marginalized, vulnerable communities, what is the experience of Trans & Intersex Lives in Zimbabwe? This is a lived experience, of hope & finding yourself. A lived reality of Emmanuel, an intersex life from Mambale Village, Plumtree, Matebeleland Province, Zimbabwe. A celebration of Intersex lives, during Black History Month. Much gratitude...

A Transwoman's journey of hope, resilience & acceptance. A lived reality by Krystar, from the rural parts of Plumtree, Zimbabwe. Celebrating inclusion & empowerment of Transwomen in a rural community. Supported by: The Black Feminist Fund. The Nebula Pulsar Fund. The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund.

Exclusion & intensified stigma of Trans & Intersex Lives, in Rural, Remote Areas, exists. This is a reality of resilience by Meek, a Transperson from Manicaland, Zimbabwe. Much gratitude to The Black Feminist Fund, The Nebula Pulsar Fund and The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund for supporting our programming efforts in both Rural and Urban Zimbabwe. 

What does life look like, for Intersex persons in Rural, Remote Areas? This is a lived life experience, narrated by Zee, an Intersex life from Mambale Village, Plumtree, Matebeleland Province, Zimbabwe. A story of resilience, finding your voice & owning your narrative. Much gratitude to The Nebula Pulsar Fund, The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund & Multiple, Much Appreciated Stakeholders, for supporting...

What does life look like, for Trans & Intersex persons in Rural, Remote Areas? This is a lived life experience, narrated by Aiden, a Transwoman, from Rural parts of Plumtree, Matebeleland Province, Zimbabwe. A story of resilience, finding your voice & owning your narrative. Much gratitude to The Nebula Pulsar Fund, The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund & Multiple, Much Appreciated Stakeholders...

What does life look like, for Trans & Intersex persons in Rural, Remote Areas? This is a lived life experience, narrated by Billy Afrika, a Transman, from Rural parts of Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe. Much gratitude to The Nebula Pulsar Fund, The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund & Multiple, Much Appreciated Stakeholders, for supporting the production of this episode.

The experience of the Trans & Intersex Community in Zimbabwe, after the effects of the anti-gender rhetoric in 2025. From USaid cuts, influenced by the Trump Administration, to cases of stigma, lost jobs and limited healthcare, influenced by anti-gender opinions. This is the raw voice from the community. How we experienced this impact. How we are mitigating it, to ensure that our human rights...

The story of a Transman, from Zimbabwe, who encountered assault, as a form of conversion therapy. A narrative that proves, the need for Safety & Security, for Trans & Intersex Lives. A Call to Action, To Uphold, The Human Right To Protection. Much gratitude to The Nebula Pulsar Fund & The FRIDA Fund, among much appreciated Stakeholders, for supporting the production of this episode.

The Strength Of An Empowered Community. A celebration of PRIDE! Featuring Trans Voices, among them, Tanaka, representing the Albino Trans & Intersex Community. Our Voices Amplified! Much gratitude to Nebula Pulsar Fund, FRIDA Young Feminist Fund & Multiple Appreciated Stakeholders For Supporting The Production Of This Episode.

An Interactive Dialogue, on Movement Building & Strengthening, showing the importance of allyship in ensuring Holistic Inclusion of Trans & Intersex Lives. With voices from Stakeholders in Policy Reform and Community Development. Much gratitude to The Nebula Pulsar Fund & The Frida Young Feminist Fund for supporting our programming initiatives.

A Movement Strengthening Dialogue, expressing the need for Mental Health, to increase empowerment and solidarity, amidst, the growing anti-gender movement. Which has been threatening the well-being and existence of Trans & Intersex persons. Born this way. Proven by Science, Biology & Reality. Supported by The Nebula Pulsar Fund & The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund.

The month of March, is special! We get to celebrate International WomXns Month as well as Trans Visibility! We are so excited to publish this empowering Purple Royale Podcast episode, a dialogue discussing the need for improved livelihoods, decent work, equality, equity as well as family support. Supported by The Nebula Pulsar Fund, The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund, The Edwick Foundation, as well as...

Given the Executive Orders from the Trump Administration, withholding essential services such as inclusive, non-discriminatory healthcare, the Trans and Intersex community, has been affected as well. Among other key, vulnerable and marginalized communities in various countries, Zimbabwe included. The right to Healthcare, is a basic human right for anyone. Exclusion of key communities from inclusiv...

An Interactive Dialogue, on Movement Building & Strengthening, when it comes to the Safety & Security of Trans & Intersex Lives In Zimbabwe.  Featuring Voices from the Community, as well as, Law Enforcement Officials.  With statistics from the Purple Royale, Safety & Security, Nationwide Research. Special thanks to the Victim Friendly Unit Police Department. For your continued supp...

What would you do, as a Trans Escort, in the face of danger? This is a real-life experience, by Sandy, a Transwoman In Zimbabwe. Threatened by a client, with Machetes and Fire Arms. Lived to tell the tale, now advocating to End Gender Based Violence & Reduced Livelihoods. Purple Royale: Trans Voices Amplified!  Standing in solidarity, during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. M...

From the rural parts of Murehwa, Zimbabwe, this is an inspiring story of Tindo, a Transman who overcame a lot. From drug addiction and intense stigma in a rural setup, Tindo narrates how he managed to defy societal expectations and choose to be a better version of himself. Accepting who he is, addressing the mental health challenges he faced, to ultimately beating drug addiction and becoming a top...

Religion and Culture, plays an important role in influencing mindsets. As a community, we cannot end discrimination towards transgender and intersex persons if we exclude community leaders who play a key role in influencing religion as well as culture. This is a story about Pastor Pugen. A Transperson from Zimbabwe as they narrate how the love and support from the church, enabled them to be a posi...

“ I was just a child, I needed the support, I needed to feel loved.”  This is a sentiment, which you will often hear, from many Trans and Intersex Lives. When we talk about improved livelihoods for Trans and Intersex lives, it goes beyond better education or employment. It also encompasses our social life and the importance of a support system. Family, is an important part of that support system. ...

This month, the Purple Royale Podcast decided to document the lived reality of Thembile, a Transgender woman from Matebeleland Province, living with disability and HIV. An emotional story, that highlights the need for ending stigma and discrimination towards any transgender or intersex person. These are voices that are often silenced and we are proud of Thembile for sharing her experience of hope...

THE IMPORTANCE OF MOVEMENT BUILDING IN ADDRESSING SAFETY AND SECURITY: The Purple Royale Podcast decided to document our lived experiences as a Key Populations movement when it comes to safety and security. From the recommendations highlighted in the Purple Royale Nationwide Safety and Security research available here  http://eepurl.com/iUzaA2  , movement building and strengthening is important. ...

This July, listen to a documented lived experience of Taboka, a transperson who narrates a cyber bullying incident experienced. Launched together with the first ever Purple Royale Nationwide Research on Safety and Security for Trans and Intersex persons in Zimbabwe. Much gratitude to FRIDA Fund for supporting this work. Purple Royale: Trans Voices Amplified!