Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

In the summer of 2002, I first journeyed to Ethiopia. It was a defining moment that propelled me to look at the world and my purpose in a deeper manner. I discovered a life of service in Ethiopia and I want to share that—to inspire others as I was inspired by the children of Ethiopia. Their strength of spirit is palpable and life affirming. Thus, my aim is to chronicle my endeavor to affect change in the lives of vulnerable children in Ethiopia and the inner growth that has brought to my life.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Bar girls and sex work in Nazareth (Ethiopia)

Document: Negotiating boundaries:Bar girls and sex work in Nazareth (Ethiopia)

“My client took me to one hotel room and while we had sex he asked me to do a movement I couldn’t do. So hehit me. He was so mad at me that he tried to strangle me. Then he took all of my clothes and my underwear andthrew me out of the room. Then he tried to drag me back again and I screamed. The boys I knew came out oftheir rooms and saw me naked. I was very ashamed because they were from my village and now they knowwhat I really do”. (Rahel, aged 17)

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