PWANI Transgender Initiative

DID YOU KNOW ?!

CONSENT : Is permission for something to happen or agreement to do something .

S*X CONSENT : Is an agreement to participate in or s*xual activity . Both people must agree to s*x - every single time - for it to be consensual . Without consent ,s*xual activity ( including oral s*x, ge***al touching, vaginal or oral pe*******on ) is s*xual ASSAULT OR R**E.

"NO" does not mean ' convince me'
Silent is Consent .

Consent isn't is that complicated
1. Ask
2. Really listen
3. Make space for "NO"
4. 'YES' can change to 'NO' anytime .

Happy Love Day, everyone! Express your love loudly, persist in your hope for love, and be courageous in your chase for love! I hope everyone can obtain love and happiness today.

This day is not just for lovers but also for the hearts that love you from the start, unconditionally. To our lovely and beautiful members we hope this makes your day quite special .

Happy heart day ❤️🌹❤️

As we approach the day of let's talk about the importance of .
Condoms are known to be highly effective in preventing HIV and a number of s*xually transmitted infections.

MYTH: Most people believe that s*x does not feel as good with a condom. Our Community should be educated more on the importance of using a condom as away of protection 🙂.

Carrots 🥕 will have bacteria on them , if you MUST use fruits/veggies , a condom should be use also 😉🤭

Let's create awareness on importance of condoms and improve it's UPTAKE 💪🏾❤️

QUICK QUESTION ❓
How often do you sit down with your partner to have a conversation about safe s*x and which condom to use 😜🤭?!

We were privilege to have CentreFor MinorityRights who are dedicated to improving legal services for our LGBTQ+ community members.

We were presented with a legal aid Advocate who expertises in various aspects of LGBTQ- related law, including but not limited to family , employment , health , housing and domestic violence law. Our members had a free legal assistance service especially those who face intersectional issues such as family violence, homelessness , religious discrimination , gender based and intimate partner violence .

To providing access to justice by ensuring equality before the law , the right to counsel and the right to fair trials by making sure that opportunities for justice are not denied to any of US 💪🏾🤗.

Visit from NATIONAL TRANS ADVOCACY NETWORK ON CAPACITY ASSESSMENT and CAPACITY BUILDING IN FUNDRAISING.

Mental health is an element that is over looked, yet greatly impacts adherence to ART. We need to address the anxieties and fear .

With proper adherence, ART can reduce HIV to such low levels that the virus can no longer be detected in normal blood tests . This is called having an 'Undetectable' viral load.

Our Peer Navigators are not only here to listen to our clients concerns and sharing experiences but also provide reliable and relevant information to help our clients overcome barriers that may prevent , engagement , retention or re-engagement in treatment.

Offering strategies for incorporating medication and diet changes into our clients daily routine. Serving as a ' Voice of experience' by proactively addressing and discussing shared medical issues by modelling health behaviors , facilitating support and education groups like HIV basics on how and when to disclose.

We strive to provide ✊🏾💪🏾

Mental health is vital to overall personal wellness.

Mental health can impact a staff member's job performance and productivity , engagement , communication with other staffs physical capabilities, as well as daily functioning.

Today we focused on promoting Mental Health and sharing useful tips to prioritizing our staffs well being.

We as Pwani Trans Initiative make sure to look after our staffs Health 😊🤗💪🏾✊🏾❤️

Unmet mental health care needs are higher among us Trans S*x Workers than general population. Some of the most common barriers are fear of stigmatization, lack of awareness of mental health services, lack of mental health education , scarcity of financial support and accessibility.

And that's why we at Pwani Trans have come up with an initiative to engage Trans s*x workers who are in need of mental/psychosocial support through both individual and group sessions .

Don't be reluctant to admit you need treatment, don't let stigma create self - doubt and shame , don't isolate yourself , let's all SPEAK OUT against STIGMA ✊🏾

A right to health requires a system of health protection that gives everyone an equal opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable level of health services . Trans s*x workers have the entitlement to this rights as everyone else yet they experience significant health inequalities.

Trans s*x workers living with HIV face double stigma because of the intersectionality of being seen as 'Unclean' a danger to public health , unable to take care of themselves or make good life decisions this will ultimately affect their access to treatment and adherence.

We should consider meaningful involvement of Trans s*x workers at all stages of development, including planning , implementation , monitoring and evaluation of health services to cater for Trans s*x workers needs .

*xworkerstigma


*xworkiswork
*xworkersrightsarehumanrights

Welcome everyone to a fresh start and a New Year at Pwani Trans Initiative .

Today we had our First meeting , we had an opportunity to have a discussion with our team members about their work, their personal development and their future career.

We managed to discuss about this year's resolution on organizational level and it's future strategies.Each team member's updates and goals which will bring the organization to its greater heights.

Dear beautiful members ❤️,
From us to you 💖,
May your Holidays be Merry and the New Year filled with friends, family and good times. Wishing you a Joyous Holiday filled with Peace, Love and prosperity. Best wishes for a Healthy New Year!
Make sure you all drive safely and use the harm reduction methods ( condoms and prep's) to protect yourself and partner(s) .

We had our end of year meeting .Whereby we discussed notable organizational challenges , changes and accomplishements.Recognition of team members achievements, team members updates and goals .The organizational goals achieved and it's future strategies .

It was time to celebrate each team member efforts , hard work and dedication to bringing the organization to this position .

Pwani Trans Initiative doing a sensitization training on service delivery to health care providers..on comprehensive service package towards the ITGNC'S community.

Today is International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers. The day calls attention to hate crimes committed against s*x workers worldwide, as well as the need to remove the social stigma and discrimination that have contributed to violence against s*x workers.

On this day, we come together to offer each other support, share information and most importantly to remember friends we have tragically lost to violence.

We remember all those lost to su***de, overdoses, partner violence, trauma, survival & migration 🕯️🕯️🕯️

Today we had Micro-planing session to improve the effectiveness, confidence and self assurance that offers our Peer educators to encourage active involvement and decision making that helps in all aspects of the programme and empower them to work harder.

HOW CORONAVIRUS CAN AFFECT OUR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY?!

Even after getting vaccinated , keep taking precautions to protect yourself, family and friends.

The COVID- 19 vaccine is highly effective, but a small percentage of people will still get ill for COVID-19 after vaccination. You could also pass the virus onto others who are not vaccinated .

Everyone should continue to distance, wear a mask , clean hands frequently, cover a cough or sneeze and avoid poorly ventilated areas .

True freedom lies within us. Always stand for what you believe is right ✊🏾.

Most of the time, STIs have no symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have an STI. So if you’ve had any kind of s*xual contact that can spread STIs — like vaginal, a**l, or oral s*x — talk with our clinical team about getting tested.

If you’ve had s*xual contact with another person and notice any signs of an STI, talk to our Clinician about getting tested. STI symptoms can come and go over time, but that doesn’t mean the STI is gone. It’s common for STI symptoms to be so mild that they don’t bother you, but you should still see our clinical team if you notice anything that feels off.

The idea of getting tested may seem scary, but try to chill out. Most common STIs can be easily cured with medicine. And STIs that can’t be cured often have treatments to help you with symptoms and to lower your chances of giving the STI to anyone else. So the sooner you know you have an STI, the faster you can start taking care of yourself and your partner(s).

Many of us have heard of ( Human papillomavirus) relation to but many may not be aware that it can cause : Head and neck , pe**le , a**l ,vulvar and vaginal cancers .

Cervical cancer is preventable!
You can be protected against cervical cancer by getting HPV vaccine .

HPV screening can be used for early detection of cervical cancer , it is advisable to get regular screenings.

NOTE: HPV is mainly transmitted through s*xual contact and most people are infected with HPV shortly after the onset of s*xual activity. Cervical cancer is caused by s*xually acquired infection .

Positive HPV test.

A positive test result means that you have a type of high-risk HPV that's linked to cervical cancer. It doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now, but it's a warning sign that cervical cancer could develop in the future.

Learn more about your s*xual health by visiting our DIC located at bombolulu estate opposite meditrust hospital.

We were visited by USAID and LVCT officials to provide much needed support that our organization need to conduct it's programmes and strengthen relations.

Everyone deserves to live a life free of violence and discrimination , it is time for us all to reflect on actions we can take to end gender based violence and femicide in all forms and support survivors .
Stopping femicide is a joint responsibility.

End domestic violence
End Femicide
End FGM
End HIV/AIDS Epidemic
End Disability - Based Violence
End stigma against survivors
End s*xual violence

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GBV