The article highlights the resilient efforts of a group of 20 female fishmongers from Nduru Beach, Kenya, organized under the cooperative 'No Sex for Fish.' They successfully resisted sexual exploitation in exchange for fish, gained independence by acquiring their own fishing boats, and provided for their families. However, the 2025 floods devastated their village and fishing operations. With some members living with HIV and reliant on anti-retroviral drugs, concerns rise due to potential cuts in U.S. aid that threaten their health and livelihood, adding to their struggle for survival in a changing environment.
"Our members are surviving with grace," says Justine Adhiambo Obura, the chairperson of No Sex for Fish. Despite the challenges, the cooperative continues to thrive.
In the wake of the Trump Administration's dramatic aid cutbacks, the women express anxiety over their future, questioning the sustainability of their anti-retroviral drug supply.
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