LAHORE: An old-age home has been founded in Lahore for the transgender community where free of cost medical facilities with accommodation will be available, according to a report by a private media outlet.
Based in residential rooms, this old-age home has been founded by the provincial capital’s renowned transgender Aashi Butt.
According to the management of the old-age home, a doctor will also be available for the treatment of ailing transgender persons 24/7 at the old-age home. Until now, 60 transgender persons have registered for the old home.
The founder also said that transgender persons will be able to spend their lives as a family at the premises.
“These people, rejected by their loved ones, can live in this old home like a big family. Will be together in each other’s sorrow and happiness,” she added.
The food will be prepared according to their wishes, indoor games will be available to them, they’d have the facility of TV lounge, a small library and a prayer corner, she added.
Assistance from any governmental or non-governmental organisation has not been provided for the establishment of the old-age home.
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