Fleeing trans persecution

Tiara is a trans woman and make-up artist who was forced to flee from the Taliban in
2021, first to Iran where she faced more persecution, and then to Pakistan. With Hive’s
help, Tiara is now living safely in Canada and rebuilding her life.

Someone informed on me to the Taliban, who came to my workplace looking for me.
Luckily a friend warned me ahead of time, so I ran away from Kabul, where I was living.
I was in complete despair without any money so I went to Iran looking for work. I did not
have good days there either. People threatened me and beat me because of the way I
looked. I feared for my life, I was homeless and suicidal.

I met the Hive organization through a friend. I was able to get a Pakistani visa and escape
Iran. Once in Pakistan, Hive sent a monthly stipend that was enough to cover my rent,
food, internet and medical expenses. The volunteers supported me emotionally as well,
which was so important.

With Hive’s help, I managed to get a sponsorship to Canada. Now I live in complete
freedom and safety. I have spent the last year making friends, studying English and am
now applying for jobs. I am so grateful to Hive for giving me a whole new life.