One of the Mbaraki base gang leaders in central Mombasa, Kenya with his shelter.

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John, ages 14. One of the Mbaraki base gang members sits in the place he sleeps in central Mombassa. They are the largest gang of street children in the city. The street gang children and young men are openly sniffing glue, tensions run high and fights break out regularly. The Wema centre provide a meal and health advice for the young men and women. Wema is an NGO in Kenya supporting vulnerable children.

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Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Photo credit: © Andrew Aitchison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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