In one of India's bustling red light districts, a madam puts up a school for prostitutes to equip them with skills necessary to escape their current plight<\/p>\n
Published 8:00 AM, Sep 07, 2014 <\/p>\n
Updated 11:16 PM, Sep 06, 2014 <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
MANILA, Philippines Dusshera Chowk in India is a thriving red light district home to more than 200 sex workers. But Madam Bandawa, who heads the red light area, has bigger plans for her girls. <\/p>\n
Madam Bandawa put up a school for the prostitutes, teaching them basic reading, writing and math. She says some of the sex workers are illiterate, hence turning to prostitution. <\/p>\n
As they learn how to read, write, and manage their earnings they become equipped with skills they may use to escape their current plight. <\/p>\n
But Madam Bandawa couldnt handle it just by herself. She needs a dedicated volunteer teacher who can provide something more than basic education. You may course your leads through Mansoor Chetlu of New Life MFI by email. Rappler.com <\/p>\n
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