Name: Tranz Network Uganda
Telephone: 0785225515

Name of the organization

Tranz Network Uganda

Organization Acronym

TNU

The organization focuses on

HIV, TB, SRHR

Vision of the organization

A Uganda where Transgender and gender non-conforming persons are visible and can freely express themselves and their rights are fully respected and protected 

Summary Description of your Organization

Tranz Network Uganda (TNU) is a network of organizations that work with transgender and gender non-conforming persons. The network has a secretariat which coordinates other 12 member organizations. It envisions a Uganda where transgender non-conforming persons are visible and can freely express themselves and their rights are fully respected and protected. Its mission is to facilitate coordination and collaboration amongst its members and enhance their capacity to collectively advocate for human rights and access to basic services. The network is involved in a number of activities that include advocacy for human rights, capacity building, strengthening of access to health services, provision of safe and open spaces for transgender and gender non-confirming person’s (TGNC) in Uganda. It fosters collaboration and coordination amongst its members and stakeholders to work collectively to advocate for the promotion and protection of the rights of TGNC persons in Uganda. As such, TNU has, since its existence, acquired partnerships with MARPs Network Uganda, Sexual Minorities Uganda, American Jewish World Service Uganda, Freedom House Uganda, The Aids Support Organization (TASO) among others.

Organization Location

Uganda

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Email

info@tranznetwork.org

Organisation Telephone number

+256 393217497

Organisation Mobile phone number

+256 785225515

Contact Person Name

Apako Williams

Contact Person Phone Number

0785225515

Contact Person Skype Name

Monish737

Level of Implementation in HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberclosis program

Country/National Level

Area of implementation intervention

HIV and AIDS, Tuberculosis

Title and scope of the project being implemented( including time frame )

The Gender and Sexual Diversity(GSD) training for Health Care Providers(HCP) is a USAID and PEPFAR Initiative to guide, plan and implement country programs, at the same time address the needs of Gender and Sexual Minority(GSM) communities in the context of HIV programming. The Gender Sexual Diversity(GSD)Training is an innovative and practical resource that helps public health and HIV professionals understand gender and sexual diversity in the context of their country and specific Regions.

The training aims to engender empathy for gender and sexual minorities and enthusiasm for responding to their health needs. The training focuses on Gender and sexual minorities people whose gender, sexual orientation, or sexual characteristics differ from what is typically expected in culture or society and are mistreated almost everywhere. The GSD training explores how misunderstanding and mistreatment of gender and sexual minorities impacts their health, their basic human rights, their work environment, and the communities in which they live hence informing programming and increasing accessibility to quality SRHR and HIV/AIDS services among LGBTI persons in Uganda and also shape the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of HCP towards LGBTI Individuals

Does the organisation currently receive any technical support from a technical support provider ? Have you received technical support in the past?

Yes

Geographical scope of your organisation's technical support

National Level