THE BACKGROUND AND THE PROBLEM:
In Bengaluru's Gangondanahalli village (where exactly is this relative to say PEENYA in Bengaluru), a transwoman named Nakshatra, founded the NGO 'Nammane Summane' in 2020 to support the destitute and homeless.
This inclusive shelter, the first of its kind in India, provides care without gender or social class distinctions. Despite financial challenges, Nakshatra remains dedicated to offering a safe home for those in need.
Take a look at the 3D plan of the new Nammane Summane shelter home.
Pic: Ms Nakshatra is a Transwoman whose goal is to help thousands of homeless and give them hope and a future.
"Gender and age will be no barrier for seeking refuge at this shelter. We will provide education, healthcare facilities, and employment opportunities to all members," is the motto of Nakshatra.
Her team has sought cooperation from the police to identify those in need. The government has transferred the 20,000 sq land to the NGO, with the deed listing 'Nammane Summane' as the entity holding ownership.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE:
THE SOLUTION:
Nammane Summane is building Karnataka's largest shelter for the needy. This 25,000 sq ft facility will house 900 plus people across three floors, including children, adults, and the differently-abled. The shelter will include beds, toilets, a canteen, a first aid clinic, ramps, elevators, solar heating, and rooms for livelihood training.
FEATURES PLANNED AT THE NEW SHELTER :
The first aid clinic will be approximately 1,000 sq ft, and the dining hall is outside the building. The kitchen is planned to be built in an area of 1,500 sq ft. The children’s ward will be 1,000 sq ft in size.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER- Ms Nakshatra:
Nakshatra, a mechanical engineer, was ostracized by her family when she embraced herself as a transwoman. She lived on the streets for 3-4 months, searching for accommodation and shelter. This experience opened her eyes to the daily struggles and pain faced by homeless individuals. Motivated by this cause, she developed a solution to provide a home and education to everyone, regardless of their origins.
In 2020, Nakshatra founded the NGO 'Nammane Sammane,' an inclusive shelter home for all. Through Nammane Sammane she wanted to create a destitute home where there is no division of gender and class, and everybody is welcomed here,". The shelter provides beds, education for children, food, and necessary healthcare facilities to its residents.
AERIAL VIEW OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE:
Pic: The land was given to Nammane Summane by the government and has a 20000 sq ft area.
THE FLOOR PLANS:
The ground floor will house wards for women and children, the first floor will have wards for men, and the second floor will have some wards and also have common amenities and storage areas.
It will also house a first aid and emergency clinic. There will be 12 wards across 3 floors. Each ward is planned with the capacity for 80 beds with 6 toilets per ward. For children, bunk beds will be used to maximize space.
The shelter should be able to house 900-1000 people when fully completed.
ESTIMATED EXPENSES :
TOTAL PROJECT COST:- INR 3.5 CR
ALREADY RAISED INR 2 CR - a mix of money and raw material (in kind)
BALANCE REQUIRE: INR 1.5 CR
The sheet below shows the breakdown of the required INR 1.5CR.
The plan is to complete and inaugurate the shelter by 27th Dec 2024.
Nammane Summane needs to raise INR 1.5 Crore in total. Fund as much as you can and together let’s make this vision a reality.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Nammane Summane was conferred the Rajyotsava award for their work in providing free care to orphans.
ABOUT THE NGO:
Nammane Summane was started in 2020 by Ms Nakshatra, a trans woman, The objective of Nammane Summane is to support the destitute and homeless. This inclusive shelter, the first of its kind in India, provides care without gender or social class distinctions. The current premises have 150 residents, which includes senior citizens, orphaned children, people with mental disabilities, and more.
The new premises/shelter will have a capacity of 900 to 1000 people.
ABOUT ME:
My name is SMRITI. I am 16-years-old and a Grade 11 student at DPS, Bangalore North. I am inspired by Ms Nakshatra's incredible work and her vision to impact the homeless through her NGO - Nammane Summane. My initiative and mission will support the destitute and marginalized by supporting this campaign to raise funds for this shelter for the homeless.
Nammane Summane, founded by Ms Nakshatra in 2020, stands as a testament to the power of compassion and inclusivity.
The vision to create such a massive shelter is truly inspiring. Spread across 25000 sq ft this will provide a sanctuary to 900 - 1000 individuals, including children, adults, and the differently-abled. They require an additional INR 1.25 CR to complete the construction of the shelter. The shelter is expected to be finished by the first quarter of 2025.
With your support, we can make this vision a reality and provide a safe, inclusive home for those who need it most.
Join us in this life-changing mission and help us build a brighter future for the homeless.
TAX BENEFITS
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as Nammane Summane is a registered trust and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT Act. Foreign funding is not accepted.
FAQs
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It takes up to 2 weeks after the campaign is closed for the monies to be transferred to the Nammane Summane. The receipts will start getting processed about 2 to 3 weeks AFTER that and will be sent to you directly.
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