Behind the curtains: A day in the lives of street beggars

Ma’ida (sometimes called Fatima) didn’t envisage herself ending up miles from home and roaming the streets of Nigeria’s biggest city (by population), Lagos. She didn’t envisage being called a street beggar, one seeking alms from passersby she can’t even communicate with, since she neither understands English nor Yoruba. However, how do you rebuild life from... Read More