Can sex workers be scholars? Nikat Ethiopia says yes!
Nikat is a sex worker organisation in Ethiopia. It has developed from a small income generation project to an NGO that provides education, social support and health services in the capital and mentors 30 newly established sex workers co-operatives throughout the country Recently 15 Nikat members graduated in basic computer applications at their Drop in Center in Addis Abbaba. Hennock Alemayehu ( pictured) director of Timret Le Howit a local NGO that provides support and resources to Nikat said, “This is a kind of day which helps to continue to work on our ambitious Mission… This is a best example of sex workers empowerment” Cheryl Overs of
