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Documented on the original SlaveryMap (2008–2016). We don’t have a verifiable source on file yet. Know one?
What happened
A 10 year old girl was offered a job that would send money to her family. Her father forced her to drop out of school and go work as a house maid. She was forced to clean the house, and wash clothes. She was never paid for her work. She was beaten severely by her trafficker.
Response and intervention
The police brought the girl to UYDEL The girl ran away to the police Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) provides counseling and trauma therapy for victims and gets them tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Those is need of health care are taken to treatment centers and are rehabilitated to good health. UYDEL also provides training in life-skills and vocational skills like hairdressing, tailoring, electronics, catering, welding, carpentry and plumbing. A team of trained local artisans mentors the youths into skills that will enable them to find employment and start their own businesses. Uganda Youth Development Link- UG-UYD-20092207-00042