Summary
Bukuru Claude, a former Burundian university graduate who was jobless and facing economic pressures, fell victim to human traffickers in Kenya. He had been deceived into thinking he would find employment abroad with attractive salaries. Instead, he was coerced into living in squalid conditions without food for months as part of an organized trafficking network. Recognizing the injustice, Claude contacted Talitha Kum-Kenya, a group fighting against human trafficking. This intervention marked a turning point; it allowed him to report his experience and transform his suffering into activism. Today, he advocates against trafficking, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness among vulnerable youth facing unemployment and poverty. He has also been active in creating cross-border projects in East Africa aimed at increasing vigilance regarding fraud and human trafficking. Through these efforts, Claude aims to prevent similar experiences from occurring and holds moral responsibility for addressing trafficking mechanisms firsthand.
Key Topics
Burundi, Kenya, Talitha Kum
