Project presentation
Since the Covid-19 crisis, the prostitution of very young girls, from the age of 8, has developed without precedent in Gabon. It is now common for young girls to sell their virginity for 1,000,000 CFA (€1,500). Actions de Solidarité Internationale helps under-age prostitutes by offering them unconditional reception, vocational training and digital courses at its various centers, and by re-schooling younger girls. Established in the Congo since 2007 with 4 centers, the association has, in this project, replicated its action in Gabon, in the capital Libreville, where it has been offering this comprehensive support since the end of 2022.
The association's aim is to prevent young girls from becoming involved in prostitution, by enabling them to acquire skills that will help them enter the job market. For those already involved in prostitution, the project offers a pathway out of prostitution, which has proved effective in the Congo. The overall aim of the project is to contribute to the reduction of survival prostitution of underage girls in Gabon through a multidisciplinary approach carried out in partnership with private and public players.
