Spotlight English: Advanced No Sex for Fish (Advanced Program)
Aug 7, 2024
Discover the inspiring journey of Justine Obura as she tackles poverty in Lake Victoria's fishing villages. The discussion sheds light on the exploitative Jeboia system, where women are forced into transactional sex for survival. Learn about the No Sex for Fish initiative, which empowers women to gain financial independence by owning fishing boats. Hear transformative stories of resilience, education, and community, as these women break free from cycles of poverty and work towards a brighter future for their families.
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Milka Onyango and Jeboia
- Milka Onyango, a single mother of six in Kenya, sells fish to survive.
- To get the best fish from local fishermen, she's often forced into a dangerous system called Jeboia, or "sex for fish."
Jeboia and HIV
- Jeboia, the exchange of sex for fish, is widespread around Lake Victoria.
- This practice has led to a very high HIV infection rate, estimated at 30-40% in these fishing communities.
Gender Roles in Fishing
- The fishing industry near Lake Victoria is traditionally divided by gender.
- Men fish and own boats, while women buy and sell fish at the market, as their culture restricts women from owning boats.