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Latin America has a long history of strong social and feminist movements marked by high levels of collaboration on the regional level. However, gender, sexuality and transfeminism are challenging topics. Trans and non-trans feminists have not had the space to engage in intensive conversations or to simply get to know one another. So in October 2010, grantee partner Mulabi–Espacio Latinoamericano de Sexualidades y Derechos, an organization that addresses issues of sexuality and rights through empowerment and collective transformation, convened more than 30 trans and non-trans feminist activists from across the region for Construyendonos II (Constructing Ourselves). Held in Guatemala, the two-day dialogue made it possible to exchange personal stories and examine long-held beliefs, ultimately breaking through stereotypes and uncovering personal and political common ground...[more in English] [Una versión en español]

Growing isolation and eroding self-worth are everyday realities for someone experiencing domestic violence. Turning to the authorities might lead to even more violence if you are undocumented, involved in sex work, a person of color, queer or transgender. Astraea grantee partner Community United Against Violence (CUAV), based in San Francisco, is deeply familiar with those realities and exists to undo isolation and empower individuals and communities to create true safety...[more]

Even in their passing, two long-time Astraea supporters continue to champion social justice through their legacy gifts. C. Edwin (Ed) Baker and David Becker may not have known each other personally, but their shared goal of advancing social justice has joined them together: Their gifts to Astraea combine to make an even bigger impact in the lives of LGBTI people globally...[more]

Faces of Astraea (l to r): Donor partner Amy Posner, New York; Grantee partner Kamilia of Institut Pelangi Perempuan, Jakarta, Indonesia; Grantee partner Pooja Gehi of Sylvia Rivera Law Project, New York

Photo credits (l to r): Martha R. Gorfein, Melissa Hoskins, Melissa Hoskins