Vaidehi Wadekar transforms life from begging to law school
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In Pune, India, Vaidehi Wadekar transitioned from begging on the streets to working as a security guard with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and studying law.
Wadekar began her journey in Nagpur, but left after facing bullying and a lack of acceptance in college due to her identity as a transgender woman. Arriving in Pune with limited resources, she initially begged to survive, determined to find a different path.
Wadekar later found employment at a multinational corporation, where she became a team leader. However, she resigned when the company lost its commitment to inclusivity for transgender and LGBTQ+ employees, refusing to compromise her dignity. She then secured a position as a security guard at the PMC while simultaneously pursuing a BA LLB degree at SNBP College in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Beyond her employment and studies, Wadekar actively advocates for transgender rights.
She collaborates with the Pune police to educate the transgender community about their legal rights and to encourage broader societal understanding. Wadekar views her journey as a reclamation of choice, turning a formerly stigmatized identity into a source of empowerment.
