What would you do, as a young trans feminist in the event of backlash and potential hate crime, because you made the bold decision to use your voice and advocacy skills as a content creator and social media influencer? This is the story of Nkosiyabo, a beautiful trans feminist from Hwange, Zimbabwe who is also a social media influencer and activist. Narrating her journey, how she started, how she grew her followers and ensured transpersons are seen as valuable as anyone but as with any advocacy, faced backlash from naysayers who wanted to derail her progress. A story of bravery, resilience and the need to stop cyber bullying. Supported by The Frida Young Feminist Fund. To learn more about Nkosiyabo and be entertained, educated as well as inspired by her work, visit: @its_nikozie on Instagram, @NkosiyaboMagagula on Facebook, @Nikozie on YouTube and @its_nikozie on TikTok. Full episode of her documented lived reality available now on www.anchor.fm/purple-royale . Brought to you by Purple Royale: Trans Voices Amplified!

A journey towards Youth Empowerment. The inspiring story of Effline, a Transwoman from Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe who grew up in a strict religious setting that tried to deny her, her existence. Fought through the cracks and eventually came out stronger as a respected, self-employed Private Chef in her community. Valued by her family, respected by her customers and proving that indeed Trans and gender diverse persons are valuable human beings in society too. This episode was proudly supported by The Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe, FRIDA Young Feminist Fund, LOVE ALLIANCE through ARASA and the ACCEPT Consortium which Purple Royale is a part of among other stakeholders that include Transsmart Trust, Chisungo Trust and Health Foundation Trust. As well as much appreciated stakeholders who continue to support and cross share our advocacy work. Purple Royale: Trans Voices Amplified appreciates you.

In November, the African Union decided to commemorate the youth through recognition and empowerment. Purple Royale supports this inclusive initiative by documenting Derline’s lived experience, the experience of a transwoman’s journey towards a better, empowered life. Derline narrates her experience navigating the stigma she faced from family and the general community, she narrates how starting her own business helped to empower her, resulting in the community and even her family respecting her as a breadwinner and valuable voice for the transgender community that is often discriminated. We would like to thank FRIDA Fund, The Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe and Love Alliance for supporting the production of this documented lived reality.

Intimate Partner Violence is often ignored and difficult for outsiders to detect. It comes in many forms, emotional, physical and even psychological. Here is Tafadzwa, a transperson from Kadoma, Zimbabwe sharing their story on surviving Intimate Partner Violence and coming out stronger. This documented reality is in support of ending Gender Based Violence of any forms. Supported by FRIDA Fund, The Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe as well as Love Alliance.

Activists are an important part in advocacy. They are the voice of the often neglected. However, with activism comes the danger of burn out. How do we address it? How do we support activists and ensure that their mental health and lives are not neglected? Tinny, a Gender non-conforming trans activist unpacks their experience and more. An enlightening episode that also ensures movement building as well as strengthening whilst addressing one of the most talked about topics, Mental Health. This episode was made possible with support from The Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe, FRIDA Fund, ARASA and much appreciated stakeholders.

In this episode, Purple Royale documents the lived experience of Richard, a Transman from Harare, Zimbabwe who was discriminated at a job interview because of his gender identity and expression. This evidence based reality highlights the struggles Trans and Intersex persons experience when seeking employment. Let’s end the stigma, decent work and improved livelihoods is a basic human right for all. Much appreciation to FRIDA Fund and ARASA for supporting the production of this reality and advocacy campaign.

Gender Based Violence comes in many forms. Sometimes from our partners & at times from stakeholders in the community. Here is a lived reality of a Transman from Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe. Narrating his experience getting blackmails and threats from a local journalist because of his gender identity and expression. This episode is in support of ending Gender Based Violence expressed in all forms especially towards marginalized communities. An initiative also supported by Love Alliance under ARASA. Purple Royale is contributing in advocacy as a member of the ACCEPT Consortium in Zimbabwe.

After enduring decades of stigma and abuse from her father, Austin, a transwoman from the ghetto streets in Harare tells a compelling experience of how a near death experience forced her to leave home in search for a safer environment. This episode is in honor of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia IDAHOBIT commemorated on May 17. Thank you to FRIDA Fund ,PEPFAR Zimbabwe, The Other Foundation, Transsmart Trust and The Edwick Foundation for the continued support in documenting this lived reality.

A touching story of a non binary trans person from Masvingo in Zimbabwe who experienced employee harassments, indecent assault, public humiliation and unethical working conditions because of their Gender identity. This perpetrated by the employer and community, listen to the story to find out more. In support of International Labor Day, Purple Royale decided to document a lived reality advocating for non-discriminatory and better working conditions for Trans and Intersex persons in Zimbabwe.

Being born Trans and living with disability is not easy. Worse when you receive limited support for education, essentials and the love of a family. However, all this did not stop Donnaey from going after his dreams. With remarkable tenacity, this hustler in the streets of Harare, Zimbabwe continues to defy the odds. Showing that disability nor your gender identity can never pull you down. Supported by FRIDA FUND, PEPFAR ZIMBABWE and THE OTHER FOUNDATION. In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility 31 March 2023.