COVID-19 has really affected everyone. It has hit the prostitutes around Dema Growth Point hard. For lack of money, they now accept buckets of corn and cups of beans as payment for their services.

"Bartering" has become commonplace among them

The mode of payment between sex workers and their clients is through "barter". Both have no choice. However, prostitutes said that "bartering" has also created problems for their clients. The concern is that the men usually steal the "payment" from the family granaries.

The situation is very critical for her sex workers on a daily basis. However, it continues to worsen as nightclubs and bars remain closed. These measures that are put in place to fight against the pandemic are an ordeal for these workers.

They appeal to governments to solve their problems

The sex workers have asked the government and other organizations to find an alternative to their problems. alternative to their problems. For example, they asked for low-interest loans to start income-generating projects. They need these projects to provide for They need these projects to provide for their hungry families, rather than depending on prostitution.

"The days when we charged $5 for a whole night are over. Today, even one dollar is accepted, so you can buy vegetables and tomatoes and cook something for your hungry children," said one of the prostitutes.

"I have three children, one of them is in the third grade. He needs the fees He needs ZIMSEC (Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council) fees. The other one is about to finish primary school and the and the last one is at the Sil. So you can understand my predicament. Now I even accept a bucket of maize or cups of beans as payment for my sexual services. At least I am assured that my children will have something to eat. We appeal to benefactors, including We are appealing to benefactors, including the government, to help us start income-generating projects," another another pleaded.

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