Raita*, 19, originates from Nepal. Her mother was a Commercial Sex Worker (CSW) who died of AIDS. While Raita’s mother was still alive, the family moved to a large town so her mother could find more work. Raita cared for the brothel keeper’s children and worked as a maid.

Though she was still a child, Raita fell in love with a 25-year-old man. He acted as though they were married, even though she had not yet reached puberty.

When she was 13 Raita ran away from him back to her mother, and again worked as a maid for the brothel keeper’s children. The brothel keeper tried to persuade Raita to marry her son to pay off the mother's loan. But instead, Raita went into CSW work.

Finally, the police rescued her and sent her to a rehabilitation home. But, soon she ended up in another brothel where she developed tuberculosis. A blood test revealed that Raita was also infected with HIV, like her mother. A social worker rescued her and took her to a care centre for treatment. Raita is now attending a local fellowship and her life has changed significantly.

Please pray for Raita, as she still has a long road to recovery. Pray for the thousands of other girls who are forced into sexual slavery.
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