By Florence Mbithe | Programmes manager
"My name is Janet, Im 14 years Old.I live in Mathare slums. I fell into a group of girls who introduced me to sex work with older men in order to get food and nice clothes as my family is so poor. I was not able to attend school. We help each other make contacts and find clients. Most nights i spent with clients. There are gangs in our area who often Gang rape us and harass us. We get into fights with other girls over clients and other clients beat us after the service and dont pay us. When i go to the police, they become as violent as the gangs and sometimes beat us and I kind of feel it is better to keep quiet as a girl no one takes care of you or respects you in the society".
I joined safe spaces 3 months ago and after councelling, I decided to stop this sex work. I'm glad to be learning Auto mechanics and i hope for a better life in future.Im rebulding my self esteem and trying to cope with others as i didnt go to school and i dont feel as smart as those around me. I feel that i have wasted my body and I feel older than my age mates.
"I know this will be over some day as im now in a positive environment.I play basketball and i feel so happy and good.it keeps me away from sad memories of my past.I could not have found this space if it were not for your support.
I thank safe spaces for rescuing me from that dark life"
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