Ruhama is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and a registered charity founded in 1989, which works on a nationwide basis with women affected by prostitution. Ruhama offers support and assistance to women:
- who are currently active in prostitution
- who have a history of prostitution
- victims of sex trafficking.
The issues women in on-street prostitution present with vary, but some reoccurring issues experienced by many
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Debt
- Homelessness/risk of homelessness
- Financially supporting a partner or children through prostitution
- Poor mental and physical health
