She arrived optimistic about her life, but was soon dealing with a harsh new reality. Like many women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a lack of education made it difficult for Almaz to find a job. Desperation drove her to prostitution as a source of income. Almaz soon became pregnant and gave birth to a son, but she was unable to support the child and gave him up for adoption. She found a waitress job in a bar that offered her a mattress to sleep on at night, but gradually she fell back into prostitution.
Almaz was trapped in what seemed like an endless cycle. She was abused regularly by the men who used her as a prostitute, and became addicted to drugs and alcohol to ease the pain of a life of prostitution. She also became pregnant again and gave birth to another boy. Desperate and lonely, Almaz went to see if the shelter could help her. At the shelter, Almaz experienced the healing hand of God. She accepted counseling and treatment for her addictions, and later was able to take business courses to help her leave her of a life of prostitution.
Now, Almaz is 27 and addiction-free. She has a business producing candles and baked goods for supermarkets. Her income has doubled. Women all over the world face the dark reality of abandonment, exploitation, and abuse. No, thanks. Give Now. Thank You! Your donation has been added. Women's Programs. Helping Women Escape Prostitution. A woman in Cambodia commits her life to Jesus and becomes a leader in her community.
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