Maeve's Gender Reassignment Surgery

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Maeve :)
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Cape Town
South Africa
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Started a yr ago
2 months left

Hi, I’m Maeve. I am a 22-year-old transgender woman, activist, and aspiring linguist living in Cape Town. After years of navigating my transition independently, I am asking for your help to take the final, most significant step in my journey: gender-affirming surgery (vaginoplasty).


Gender-affirming surgery is life-saving healthcare, yet it remains inaccessible for most. In South Africa, government waiting lists exceed 25 years, and medical aids categorise these essential procedures as cosmetic, refusing to cover them. As I prepare to start my Honours in Linguistics at UCT in 2026, I am faced with a R240,000 cost that I simply cannot meet alone.


Choosing to transition was the best decision I've ever made. I started HRT in 2022, and it's restored colour to my life, alleviating discomfort that was previously inescapable. Since I began transitioning, I have dedicated myself to my studies and my community – some of my proudest achievements include: 

  • Graduating with a Distinction in Linguistics
  • Two Dean’s List placements
  • Serving as Se...

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M. :) 27 Sep '25
Thank you so much for the donations so far! ❤️ it really means the world to me

M. :) 5 Aug '25
In my last update, I incorrectly stated that I now need to raise R200,000 — I actually only need to fundraise R100,000 ($5500). I've received correspondence from the Preecha Aesthetic Institute in...

M. :) 1 Jul '25
Thank you so much for all the support so far! I've lowered the fundraiser goal to 200k, because I've a) decided to go for a surgeon in Thailand, who'll be cheaper than options in SA, and b) I've made...
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