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Taken in Pune, Maharashtra (See more photos or videos here)

18°31' 21" N, 73°50' 26" E

One day our team visited Jeevan Jyoti Clinic in one of Pune's largest red light districts. It is run by Dr. Ruby, a woman who gave her practice to offer free medical care to local residents, sex workers, and eunuchs.

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One of the commercial sex workers. We later prayed for her and found out some of her story. She has a six month old daughter that was kidnapped from the streets. She has never seen her since. She was worried because she is now pregnant again and fears this child may see a similar fate. There is also the "cleansing fee" she will face if the baby is born in the brothel — 10,000 rupees. It would take her years and years to work that off, if she ever did.

The good news is that she was taken to a nearby care center where she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Following his birth she left the red light district and returned to her village. Unfortuantely, she wasn't suited for rural life and returned to a life of prostitution in the red light area. This is the fate and cycle many of these girls share.

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	johnywalkerplayboy says: i want to know of u r work Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
	Chris Wigginton says: This was from a two-week mission trip to India with Times Square Church. One of the ministries we visited was Jeevan Jyoti Clinic and Community Center, run by Dr. Ruby Fredricks. Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
	Jasmic - I am back! (Sort of...) says: Such a painful image. I salute your use of photography, I am not sure that I would be this strong. -- Seen in a discussion of Views: 300. (?) Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )
	Porcelain Heart. says: This photo is so sad. It makes me want to help her. Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
	Little Spooks says: Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
	Chris Wigginton says: Wow! Thanks so much! :) Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
	jade19721 says: This photo made me cry. It's painful to see others suffering like this. You want so much to help them, but you can only do so much. Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
	ClaraDon says: Congratulations you tied for the Third Place award in our 2nd World Series Challenge. Your Place in this Challenge is being featured on our main page The Challenges and Comments Group Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )
	Chris Wigginton says: Thanks for the votes. :) Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )
	Chris Wigginton says: This photo was published in The Guardian Weekly. Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )
	stephgum32807 says: My god: Horrible, I hope that she has some help, if not I will get her out of that hell hole and bring her her if I can find her. Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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