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Battling Prejudice, Transwoman Builds Safe Haven for Orphans & Elderly Abandoned on the Streets
By Tina Freese
Nakshatra was abandoned by her parents when she came out as transgender. She lived on the streets of Bengaluru for months. Today, she provides shelter for those in need. Her NGO, Nammane Summane, houses hundreds, including people with disabilities, elderly individuals, and orphans abandoned by their families. Here's how you can help them with food and shelter.