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Aid Cuts Forced Aid Workers Into Survival Sex Work | Tulsa News
When U.S. foreign aid cuts dismantled USAID, the fallout hit Nepal hard—hundreds of thousands lost jobs, including LGBTQ+ aid workers forced into sex work to survive. Health officials warn this could spike HIV rates, revealing how aid cuts devastate both recipients and helpers alike. Building trust took time, starting with texts and community ties, then face-to-face encounters. Reporters witnessed the grueling, dangerous reality: workers earn as little as $2–3 per client, often near highways, while police encounters sometimes heighten their vulnerability. For many transgender Nepalis, with…
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