Senior Citizen Transgender Seeks Bappa’s Blessings for Food Support from Devotees
Kalyan, 26th September 2023: In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and solidarity, the Khwaish Foundation, dedicated to the welfare of the transgender community, has extended a helping hand to elderly and ailing transgender individuals facing dire livelihood challenges. As Mumbai graces the arrival of Lord Ganesha during the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, 45 senior transgenders are seeking Bappa’s blessings in a unique way – by seeking food support from devotees.
Official data reveals that Mumbai is home to approximately 70,000 transgender individuals, many of whom often resort to begging, engaging in prostitution, or taking up various forms of labor to meet their basic needs. However, the elderly and infirm among them face particularly daunting challenges in securing their livelihood.
The Khwaish Foundation, with its commitment to uplifting marginalized communities, has stepped forward to provide essential support to 45 elderly transgender individuals hailing from different parts of Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan. These individuals, often overlooked by society, are now receiving ration kits to alleviate their pressing hunger.
Tamanna Mansoori, President of the Khwaish Foundation Kalyan, issued a heartfelt appeal to the public, urging them to join in supporting these elderly transgender individuals in their quest for sustenance. She emphasized that acts of kindness towards the less fortunate hold a special place in the heart of the divine, and the blessings of Lord Ganesha would surely be upon all those who contribute to this noble cause.
Ms. Mansoori shared insights into the broader mission of the Khwaish Foundation, which encompasses advocating for the rights of the transgender community, addressing legal issues, providing education, offering nutritional support, fostering skill development, creating employment opportunities, and facilitating the overall upliftment of the community. The foundation’s tireless efforts extend beyond the transgender community to include tribal children, where they strive for the protection of rights, legal support, nutritional assistance, and access to education.
How to Extend Your Support:
Supporting this compassionate endeavor is easy:
Order Groceries Online: You can order groceries online and have them delivered to the designated address.
Mumbai residents and those in the surrounding areas. They are encouraged to come forward and personally deliver essential ration kits to elderly transgender individuals who are in dire need of sustenance.
The provided ration kits contain a carefully selected assortment of staples to ensure that these marginalized elders do not go hungry during these challenging times. The contents of the kits encompass:
Rice
Wheat Flour
Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)
Sugar
Tea
Cooking Oil
Poha (Flattened Rice)
Mirchi Powder (Chili Powder)
Haldi Powder (Turmeric Powder)
Moong Dal or Matki (Mung Beans or Moth Beans)
Soya Bean
Address: Manisha Niwas, Room No.1, Jayprakash Nagar, Sai Baba Mandir Road, Near Lokgram Police Chowki, Jimmi Baug, Lokgram, Kalyan East, 421306.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yxV43kEk1R2DPKwi6
Contact: 77108 75309, Tamanna Mansoori
During this auspicious season, as Lord Ganesha blesses homes and hearts, let us join hands to extend a gesture of love and compassion to those in need, embodying the true spirit of humanity and devotion.
