Trans Noah Tech Nexus Center
Empowering leaders and advocates with information and technology resources.
Vision
An advocacy community where humanitarian defenders do not worry about digital operations and access due to limitations in funding or IT support.
Mission
Creating modern digital tools for advocacy and offering technology support to human rights defenders in East and the Horn of Africa.
Foundation facts
For the year ended December 31, 2024. Impact in numbers.
2024 – 2026
Strategic Plan:
Empowering Grassroots Organizations through Affordable Digital Solutions and Inclusive Technology
TNTCEO is committed to supporting humanitarian defenders, human rights advocates, gender rights defenders, and grassroots women-led organizations in Uganda and neighboring Kenya. Our mission is to provide affordable, secure, and inclusive digital solutions that enable these groups to maintain their online presence, manage organizational data, and enhance operational efficiency.
Since 2021, many advocacy groups in the region have ceased operations due to the inability to afford website hosting costs, resulting in the loss of critical data, visibility, and momentum. TNTCEO addresses this challenge by developing an Organization Management System (OMS) that reduces costs, enhances digital security, and offers tailored support to marginalized communities. The project emphasizes gender equity and diversity inclusion, ensuring that the specific needs of women-led organizations and gender rights defenders are met through thoughtful design and implementation.
Develop a centralized digital platform to manage, maintain, store, and retrieve organizational records, reports, stories, news, publications, project and event reports, budgets, team management data, and secure communication alternatives to platforms like WhatsApp.
Provide shared hosting resources to lower annual hosting fees from $166 (622,500 UGX) to $26 (96,000 UGX) per organization, including one year of free hosting to help groups re-establish their online presence.
Integrate digital security guides and community publications into the OMS to improve security practices and protect sensitive data.
Tailor the OMS to address the unique needs of marginalized groups, including women-led organizations and gender rights defenders, by incorporating inclusive design principles that consider gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, ability, and religion.
Our History
Trans Noah Alliance was founded on August 5th, 2022, just four days after the tragic passing of Noah Matthew Kinono, a transgender woman and a close friend of Rodhni Kiggund, the head and founder of our organization.
Our Roadmap
Trans Noah Alliance was established on August 5th, 2022, following the tragic passing of Noah Matthew Kinono, a transgender woman.
By November 2022, Trans Noah Alliance had already provided support to over 5 women-led organizations, recognizing the unique challenges they face.
In May 2023, Trans Noah Alliance volunteered with Trans Rescue, contributing efforts to provide support where it was needed the most.
By August 2023, the organization had significantly expanded its impact, supporting over 20 organizations and more than 11 Human Rights Defenders (HRDs).
Responding to the demand and identified gaps in information and tech support, the TN Tech Nexus Center was developed in November 2023. This initiative aimed to bridge the technological divide and provide much-needed resources to communities and organizations.
Founder
In Rodhni's Words
"I received a call from the late Tk Mate, as he was called on social media, in the evening around 10 pm. I didn't pick up the call, thinking it was a usual joke. I planned to call him in the morning, only to wake up to pictures of him being reported as killed. It's something very hard to grasp."
This incident exposed the lack of support for Human Rights Defenders (HRDs), both from friends with knowledge and experience and from nearby police stations and local authorities. This prompted the creation of an organization that could amplify the voice of gender equality and offer much-needed support.
Driven by the determination to prevent further gender identity violations and provide support, Trans Noah Alliance was formed by individuals with diverse skills, including expertise in communication and information technology. The organization acknowledges the importance of using these skills to advocate for the rights and well-being of transgender individuals, creating a platform to empower their advocacy.
Noah Matthew Kinono's tragic incident remains a constant reminder of the urgent need for action and support within the transgender community. Trans Noah Alliance, which has now expanded its operations to support all HRDs, women-led organizations, and grassroots organizations, aims to be a reliable and accessible resource providing assistance, guidance, and advocacy to communities facing related challenges.
The organization is committed to making a difference and ensuring that no one else suffers the same fate as Noah Matthew Kinono. Through empowering HRDs, grassroots organizations, and advocacy in all categories, we believe that the more we empower and support HRDs and organizations, the greater the impact on humanitarian causes.