Sex work and putting food on the table
Councils of Social Services we were able to refer 20 sex workers from the western division to the Lautoka DCOSS,” Ms Radrodro said.
She said the food packs were basic food items.
Ms Radrodro said their members were marginalised and had their own reasons to do what they were doing.
Strumphet was also lobbying for changes in legislation which would allow its members to be recognised as a form of employment.
The organisation’s engagement with the Nasinu District Council of Social Services allowed them to distribute cooked food around Suva for 30 days on a daily basis.
In the past few months, the organization has been working with Youth Champs for Mental Health, The Mama Ashy Project, the Nausori DCOSS and the Fiji Council of Social Services.
Ms Radrodro said for the organisation the safety and protection of the members was vital. Strumphet’s work was focused on attaining this for its members.
Apart from their normal work for its members, COVID-19 has meant focusing on additional issues as well.