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Victims of Poverty

Written by TVBOMB

17 Mar 2008

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The number of girls on the streets of Mombassa has risen exponentially over the past few years. There, they are subject to violence and rape, often falling in to prostitution and rape. The Wema Centre is their only source of refuge. The Centre takes in these girls, gives them shelter and education, and prepares them to return to normal life. For all the concerts we attend in aid of Africa, the money we donate, it’s rare to see footage of what actually happens on the frontline battle against poverty in the developing world. Victims of Poverty is a documentary by the brilliant Bob Blunden. It gives us a rare chance to enter into a world where hope is first lost and then refound.

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