Purple Royale

Purple Royale

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Purple Royale episodes

  • Meek: Finding Hope In The Face Of Adversity.

    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. 



    14 min
  • Zee's Resilience: An Intersex Life's Journey, In Rural 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 the production of this episode.

    12 min
  • Aiden's Resilience: A Rural Lived Reality.

    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, for supporting the production of this episode.

    13 min
  • BILLY AFRIKA: A Rural Lived Reality.

    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.

    17 min
  • The Reflection: Exclusion Perpetrated By The Anti-Gender Rhetoric.

    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 and inclusion in development frameworks are not neglected.


    Much gratitude for the steps that the Zimbabwe Government is taking to recognize Intersex rights. Taking into account the promise of the UN. Leaving no one behind, in Human Rights and Development.


    The production of this episode has been supported by The Nebula Pulsar Fund and The FRIDA Young Feminist Fund. Among multiple, appreciated, stakeholders.

    18 min
  • Freedom, I Seek.
    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.
    16 min
  • We Lead With PRIDE!
    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.
    14 min
  • Stronger In Our Diversity
    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.
    30 min
  • Mental Health, Strengthening Solidarity.
    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.
    25 min
  • Empowered & Making A Difference
    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 multiple much appreciated stakeholders.
    Do listen in, enjoy, learn & share.
    Purple Royale: Trans Voices Amplified!
    26 min

About Purple Royale

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A podcast that addresses issues and stories affecting trans and intersex lives in Zimbabwe. Our voices amplified! Created by Purple Royale, a community organization in Zimbabwe.