NPO protects rights of sex workers, drug addicts

The Aidsfonds supported Love Alliance project intends to protect the health rights of key population groups, inclusive of members of the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV.

January 6, 2022

Tebuho Zongwana 1 minute read

The Port Edward taxi rank is feared to be turning into a safe haven for drug and various other illegal activities.

The urge to help remains one of the traits that differentiates humans from other living organisms. This has been the case for Dr Chris Nwafor of Port Edward.

Having established his non-profit organisation Coastal Resources Centre, Nwafor has embarked on a journey to assist the key population groups of Port Edward.

Dr. Chris Nwafor is making a difference in the Port Edward community one step at a time through his Aidsfonds initiative.

They are international migrants, sex workers, ex-convicts and drug addicts to name a few. Through his Aidfonds initiative, he aims to combat the alienation and discrimination they are faced with, with the key area of focus around the Port Edward taxi rank.

The Aidsfonds supported Love Alliance project intends to protect the health rights of key population groups, inclusive of members of the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV.

“Everyone deserves access to comprehensive and inclusive health services. Eliminating discrimination, stigma and violence against these groups is a key objective of the project,” added Nwafor.

Illegal prostitution and drug activities take place behind these two building at the Port Edward taxi rank.

According to one gender-based violence victim who opted not to be named, her ex-lover was hooked on whoonga which led to many abusive outbursts, and she had him arrested in October 2021.

It is also believed that Port Edward has the highest cases of drug overdose, and drug abuse amongst middle-class teenagers.

“We consider the drug addiction problem as medical and social issues, requiring the engagement of a diverse group of stakeholders in our community, while not losing our focus on supporting the mainly black and poor addicts (whoonga boys and girls) from our rural communities,” concluded Nwafor.