Davida - Prostituição, Direitos Civis, Saúde (Prostitution, Civil Rights, Health) is an NGO that supports sex workers in Brazil. It was founded in 1992, is based in Rio de Janeiro, and gained international notoriety in 2005 when it launched the fashion line Daspu. Many of these woman participate in Fashion Weeks around the world promoting the clothing line. The name "Davida" refers to the phrase "Mulheres da Vida" ("women of life") commonly used for prostitutes in Brazil. Most of the members of Davida are (ex-)prostitutes. The organization is supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. A story of two women.
1 My name is Andressa. I am 18 years old. I live in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I am afraid I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life.
Sometimes...
...I cancel all of my appointments. I tell everyone that I’m sick and go have fun. I have so much fun that I'm exhausted, almost paralyzed, the next day but I go back to work anyway.
feelings...
I feel guilty all the time.
2 I'm terrified of not existing... Three years ago I tried to kill myself. Now I'm 30 years old. People say I'm happy...but I still want to die. Remember me...
1 My name is Andressa. I am 18 years old. I live in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. I am afraid I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life.
Sometimes...
...I cancel all of my appointments. I tell everyone that I’m sick and go have fun. I have so much fun that I'm exhausted, almost paralyzed, the next day but I go back to work anyway.
feelings...
I feel guilty all the time.
2 I'm terrified of not existing... Three years ago I tried to kill myself. Now I'm 30 years old. People say I'm happy...but I still want to die. Remember me...
