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I was only 15 when my parents threw me out of my house in Gulbarga. They couldn't accept that their only 'son' didn't identify as male. I was so young, I didn't know where to go or what to do. I then went to Bangalore, without knowing anyone in the big city. I spent Two months sleeping on the footpaths, eating food that's been thrown away, taking shelter under cardboard boxes.... I've seen it all. I know what it feels like to have no family, home, security or even an handful of rice I would never Wish this on anyone".
I've faced a lot of challenges in setting up this initiative. people have refused to offer me space and I was always called a beggar or a sex worker. After struggling for months ,I was Finally offered a place at ganondanahalli by a sweet lady. I pledge all my jewelry to ensure proper living conditions for the people that were to come .
-Nakshatra, Founder, Nammane sumanne
Even before the NGO was registered, Nakshatra faced several hurdles due to stigma and discrimination. Once they were able to begin, the lockdown set them back. During this time, Nakshatra sold all her jewelry and used her saving to run the NGO . Nakshatra then joined the trans community and started begging on the streets of Bangalore for a living. However, this is not the life she wanted for herself .it was Nakshatra's sheer will and determination that got her through some of the most difficult days of her life , And once she was able to stand on her own feet Nakshatra started Nammane summane - an NGO Helping the Homeless.
About The NGO :
Started in 2020 by Nakshatra, a trans Woman , Nammane summane is an NGO that shelter intersex persons, orphans ,Transpersons, LGBTQIA+ Individuals, persons living with HIV, persons living with disabilities , Senior citizen , and anyone else in need. Here, all their needs are Taken care of. They currently have 40 residents, which includes senior citizens, orphaned Children, People with mental Disabilities and more.
Nammane summane is the first NGO Started By transpeople .we provide beds, three meals a day, education for young children and counseling for people who have been rescued from streets and who are facing tough times . As there are Differently-abled people also present, we've ensured that proper care and medication are provided to everyone of them. My Volunteers are My pillars of strength. I want to continue to help the needy in my NGO and also expand my Support to other homeless people. But after investing all I had into this project, I'm now broke and helpless. and so is everyone at the Ngo.
I've faced a lot of challenges in setting up this initiative. people have refused to offer me space and I was always called a beggar or a sex worker. After struggling for months ,I was Finally offered a place at ganondanahalli by a sweet lady. I pledge all my jewelry to ensure proper living conditions for the people that were to come .
-Nakshatra, Founder, Nammane sumanne
Even before the NGO was registered, Nakshatra faced several hurdles due to stigma and discrimination. Once they were able to begin, the lockdown set them back. During this time, Nakshatra sold all her jewelry and used her saving to run the NGO . Nakshatra then joined the trans community and started begging on the streets of Bangalore for a living. However, this is not the life she wanted for herself .it was Nakshatra's sheer will and determination that got her through some of the most difficult days of her life , And once she was able to stand on her own feet Nakshatra started Nammane summane - an NGO Helping the Homeless.
About The NGO :
Started in 2020 by Nakshatra, a trans Woman , Nammane summane is an NGO that shelter intersex persons, orphans ,Transpersons, LGBTQIA+ Individuals, persons living with HIV, persons living with disabilities , Senior citizen , and anyone else in need. Here, all their needs are Taken care of. They currently have 40 residents, which includes senior citizens, orphaned Children, People with mental Disabilities and more.
Nammane summane is the first NGO Started By transpeople .we provide beds, three meals a day, education for young children and counseling for people who have been rescued from streets and who are facing tough times . As there are Differently-abled people also present, we've ensured that proper care and medication are provided to everyone of them. My Volunteers are My pillars of strength. I want to continue to help the needy in my NGO and also expand my Support to other homeless people. But after investing all I had into this project, I'm now broke and helpless. and so is everyone at the Ngo.
