Meet Jacob

Jacob (he/him) is an asylum seeker from China who has faced immense challenges due to his transgender identity. While in graduate school, he was able to access inclusive healthcare and begin HRT, but after leaving school and losing that coverage, his access came to a halt. When his temporary work permit was denied, he lost the ability to secure medical insurance and has since faced financial instability and worsening gender dysphoria.

Despite these hardships, Jacob remains hopeful about his future. He shared, “With one year of support, I would be able to continue HRT, which would greatly alleviate my gender dysphoria and reduce my depression and stress. Most importantly, I would have the mental capacity to work with my lawyers and hopefully make progress on my immigration case. This support would be a major blessing in my life.”