We are delighted to announce that our distinguished donor OpenText, in partnership with Nirmaan Organization, has launched today, the first-ever Café, ‘Hope In A Cup’ which is truly inclusive. The cafe would be run by our LGBTQIA+ individuals at OpenText’s Hyderabad office, today.
This initiative marks a significant milestone. OpenText is likely the first company in India to open a truly inclusive cafe, fully managed by LGBTQIA+ individuals, inside its office campus, and operating on a 100% sustainable model.
In line with our commitment to celebrating Pride Month beyond June, this is not only our third ‘Hope In A Cup’ cafe franchise but also the first franchise being operated in “Truly inclusive ” environment in Hyderabad, showing our dedication to empowering LGBTQIA+ communities.
At Nirmaan Organization, we are strongly committed to initiating this unique initiative across India soon, creating an inclusive society for everyone.
A sincere gratitude to OpenText and its dedicated senior leadership team, Mr. Manoj Nagpal, Vice President at OpenText, Managing Director – India; Ms. Sangeetha Yanamandra, Vice President of Engineering, Site Leader of Hyderabad; Mr. Srinivasa Prasad Vemuru, Head of Facilities – India for their initiative in opening this cafe in unique model which demonstrates Opentext commitment in promoting truly inclusive culture and their dedication to uplifting semi-skilled and unskilled LGBTQIA+ communities.
Our special thanks to Mr. Ashok Nair the senior leadership from Brown Bear India for their support in bakery items, and to Mr. Hitesh Sarda, CEO of GoKhana, for their invaluable technological support.
