Most of our clients are not aware of what HIV is and the importance of getting tested. As a health worker, I look for innovative ways to encourage testing. I believe that creativity plays a key role in this, such as finding ways to incentivise people to get tested so that we can provide them with the necessary support. This is why we decided to develop a creative campaign; providing them with information related to HIV and STI through the distribution of beauty products and hormones.

I feel grateful to be a young activist and to represent my community. I acknowledge the hard work and effort that was done by our predecessors. Their efforts have not gone to waste; it paved the way for us, the younger generation to carry forward their legacy.The fact that I can be a part of the dialogue around the improvement and betterment of young Fa’afafine and Fa’atama is something I am proud of.

I want to create awareness in society regarding the inclusion and social acceptance of intersex people in the educational system and institutions. Education is a powerful tool to transform and influence societies, throughout education we can influence our communities and build safer environments for trans people.

I’ve been working with religious communities to promote acceptance of trans people and also share and explain the positive effects that religion can have in trans people’s lives. I hope that my work and my story encourages more young individuals and communities to accept other people's beliefs and gender identities.