""While trans adults might be struggling, imagine what that must feel like as a child," said activist Jude Guaitamacchi in a fundraising video for Trans Secret Santa. He said many trans youth feel "isolated and powerless over their environment," and Trans Secret Santa wants to "bring a little bit of joy to their lives this year.""
""We put money directly back into the community," they said."
""We've already had messages from young people just thanking us for this project even existing," one volunteer said, adding that it's "important people know their authentic self is respected and cheri"
Trans rights in the United Kingdom suffered notable setbacks in 2024, including the Cass Review and a permanent ban on puberty blockers for trans youth. The UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of woman under the Equality Act is based on biological sex, and the Equality and Human Rights Commission recommended policies restricting trans access to single-sex public spaces. Trans Secret Santa UK provides gifts to transgender youth under 25 and has delivered over a thousand presents in previous years. The project solicits donations, purchases many gifts from trans authors, artists, and creatives to return funds to the community, and volunteers report grateful messages from young recipients.
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