umotto is a community-based artistic and youth-led organization that focuses on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jellar ‘Gigie’ Phiri works at the center and talks about Escenas de cambio. “The project aims to promote equality. We want to expose the kind of discrimination that goes on in our country.” Umotto then uses that exposure to change policies. “Policymakers need evidence,” Jellar explains in un vídeo producido por Hivos, “You can’t just go there and say, ‘people are discriminated.’ They need proof. We believe that documenting stories will work as evidence in bringing about policy change.”

El programa Hivos HABITACIÓN apoyadas Escenas de cambio, which led to a series of videos, documentaries and podcast-style interviews. With Hivos’ grant, the team was able to provide media training to staff and volunteers who helped with the productions. The grant also allowed the center to organize a workshop on human rights for LGBTI youth.

Yo soy Maudi

El Escenas de cambio Presenta a Maudi, quien comparte su impresionante trayectoria. "Soy Maudi, soy valiente, soy audaz y hermosa. Estoy orgullosa de ser una mujer transgénero". En el video, Maudi relata el día más oscuro de su vida. Mira su historia a continuación.