Chennai: Many trans people are rejected by their families and end up on the streets, struggling to make a living for themselves.
And while some countries like Tamil Nadu have a shelter for transgender people, there is an urgent need to have more shelters.
That is why Neelam Jain is based in Chennai, founder of Peripherry, who works to create inclusive work for transgender people, decided to make a space that not only offered a community member of a short visit but also helped them stand on their own feet.
Trans Inn, Anann, a residential center for non-binary and gender binary people, was launched on July 8 in Bellandur, Bengaluru.
“Homeless is one of the biggest problems faced by the TG community.
Many of them don’t get family reception so they leave home.
It’s very difficult for them to get a rental house,” Neelam, added that they didn’t have much safe space to visit.
“We also plan to launch similar facilities in Chennai at the end of the year,” said Neelam.
Trans Inn offers co-living arranged, with separate dining areas and training, fitness center and meditation, and food for all residents.
“We will also be a Trans Upkilling youth so they become financially independent,” Neelam said.
“This is a place where they will get support before moving to the real world.” This facility, launched with support from Isthara Coliving and student housing, can accommodate 25 people and have been filled with capacity.
“There are people from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other countries that use the facility.
Most of them are between 20 and 30 years and many utilize our counseling and training services,” our neelam said.
Trans Inn offers basic job training, focusing on English, communication, soft skills, and digital literacy.
“We also have employment partners, who can come and meet communities before hiring them.” They also work to ensure that all occupants are vaccinated.
“We carry out daily and oxygen temperatures,” Neelam said, who hoped to expand the facilities to accommodate 50 people.