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Transgender persons in Chennai raise funds to support people in need
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Ms. Nila distributing relief material last year. Her efforts are continuing this year | Photo Credit:
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The pandemic has left many members of the third gender community, Narikuravas and other tribal communities without any income and many are struggling for food. To help people in need in Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram districts, two transgender persons a nurse and a graduate have started a crowdfunding initiative.
M. Nila is the founder and director of Pharm Foundation that works towards education, employment and healthcare for the needy. She is a B. Pharm graduate and has been serving people in the city and suburbs since last year. She has raised ₹11 lakh through her crowdfunding initiative.