In a touching display of compassion and unity, the Khwaish Foundation, an organization dedicated to the welfare of the transgender community, has extended a helping hand to elderly and ailing transgender individuals facing severe challenges in their daily lives. As the city of Mumbai welcomes Lord Ganesha during the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, 45 senior transgender citizens are seeking Bappa’s blessings in a unique and heartfelt way – by seeking food support from devotees.
Official data reveals that Mumbai is home to approximately 70,000 transgender individuals, many of whom often find themselves resorting to begging, engaging in prostitution, or taking on 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 unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalized communities, has stepped forward to provide essential support to 45 elderly transgender individuals hailing from various 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, has 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 also shed light on 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 You Can Offer Your Support:
Supporting this compassionate endeavor is simple:
1. Order Groceries Online: You can order groceries online and have them delivered to the designated address.
2. Personal Delivery: Mumbai residents and those in the surrounding areas 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 thoughtfully selected assortment of staples to ensure that these marginalized elders do not go hungry during these challenging times. The kits include:
- 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.
