Our Mission
As a Black trans-led collective rooted in self-advocacy and mutual aid for Black trans women globally,
our mission is to provide travel support, connect communities internationally, and establish paths towards
opportunities, safety, and success.
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Our Vision
We are here to assist in ushering in a new era of liberation for Black trans women across the African diaspora. We operate from a world where Black trans women experience more care, are valued and protected. We are seeking an end to transmisogynistic violence. We envision a network of Black trans initiatives in a united front fighting for the liberation of Black trans people. We work towards this vision through intentional community building, offsetting the economic impact of travel related expenses, and inviting others to leverage their resources to improve the safety and wellness of Black trans women.
Our History
Launched in New York City on June 18th, 2019 by a Black trans man - BTTF was created out of direct response to the relentless and unacceptable transphobic violence Black transgender women across the country have been continuously experiencing.
This is a direct call to action for allies to be able to leverage their resources and make a tangible difference in the lives of Black trans women.
Since first developed, we’ve been working to provide Black transgender women with the resources needed to be able to self-determine and access safer alternatives to travel, where they feel less likely to experience verbal harassment or physical harm. Soon after our initial launch we expanded our reach from solely New York, to supporting women in New Jersey as well. In the years since we’ve expanded our reach even further and now have national and even international programs that have been supporting our Black trans sisters in Africa and across the diaspora. Part of our work includes supporting other Black trans-led programs, collectives, and organizations each month who are providing material support to Black trans women in their respective communities. We are proud to have already redistributed over $500,000 to Black trans women in need!
This is a direct call to action for allies to be able to leverage their resources and make a tangible difference in the lives of Black trans women.
Since first developed, we’ve been working to provide Black transgender women with the resources needed to be able to self-determine and access safer alternatives to travel, where they feel less likely to experience verbal harassment or physical harm. Soon after our initial launch we expanded our reach from solely New York, to supporting women in New Jersey as well. In the years since we’ve expanded our reach even further and now have national and even international programs that have been supporting our Black trans sisters in Africa and across the diaspora. Part of our work includes supporting other Black trans-led programs, collectives, and organizations each month who are providing material support to Black trans women in their respective communities. We are proud to have already redistributed over $500,000 to Black trans women in need!