Facialteam Foundation
Did you know…?
Did you know that when you choose Facialteam, you are directly supporting trans and gender diverse creators from around the world?
A portion of our proceeds goes directly to the Facialteam Foundation, our non profit arm.
Why did we create a foundation?
For over 15 years, Facialteam has not only advanced trans healthcare through surgery—we’ve also pioneered innovative techniques, trained surgeons worldwide, and contributed to research published on major medical platforms. Why? Because we believe in improving affirming care everywhere, not just within our own clinic. Through our journey, we began to recognize that support could also take other forms – beyond the medical sphere. So, in 2023, we launched the Facialteam Foundation – aiming to contribute to the growth of social, cultural, and creative initiatives within trans and gender-diverse communities.
So, what does our foundation do?
Think of us as seed investors—but for community-led projects. Many trans and gender-diverse creators have powerful ideas, but early-stage funding and access are often out of reach. That’s where the Facialteam Foundation comes in. We select bold, community-driven initiatives and actively fundraise on their behalf, helping them launch key early-stage actions: Like a first book print, a pilot event, or a film trailer. By investing in the very beginning, we give these projects the traction they need to grow, gain visibility, and be better positioned to secure future funding and collaborations.
A few of the projects we’re helping grow
Here are some of the projects we made possible through our Foundation. Each one reflects the power of trans and gender-diverse voices – and what can happen when the right push comes at the right time.
Making Publishing Accessible for Trans Authors
Through our Voices in Print program, we’ve been providing funding for British author Fox Fisher to self-publish his book Never Too Late and bring it directly to readers through local community tours. So far, Fox has been to Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds, and hosted book signings, creative writing talks, and hands-on workshops. A portion of the funded print run is set aside for donation—making the book freely available to readers while also ensuring Fox can sell copies and benefit directly from his work.
Shining a Light on Trans History
*Intermediacy* is a feature-length documentary by U.S. filmmaker Alex Yakacki that revisits the life and legacy of Magnus Hirschfeld—a pioneering gay and Jewish physician, sexologist, and early advocate for gender and sexual diversity in 20th-century Germany. The film connects Hirschfeld’s story with present-day LGBTQIA+ voices in Berlin, bridging historical context with contemporary lived experience. The Foundation has been supporting the project through its final production phase, contributing funding for additional filming, post-production, and distribution efforts such as festival submissions and outreach.
Sparking Conversations Through Humor
Here to Pee is a groundbreaking all-trans comedy tour created by U.S based artist and performer Ren Q. Dawe. The project uses humor as a tool for cultural resistance, challenging discriminatory laws, addressing anti-trans narratives, and creating joyful, affirming spaces across the country. The Foundation has been involved since the planning phase, providing funding to help cover the production costs of the tour.