During the current COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, many sex workers are seeing a dramatic decrease in clients and work. As more and more people will be self-isolating over the coming weeks, it’s going to get worse.
Like other precariously employed workers, sex workers do not have a monthly salary we can rely on. We don’t get sick pay. Many of us exist without savings of any kind.
The most marginalised are the most at risk. We often have nowhere to turn if clients stop coming to see us, and can face poverty or homelessness.
Our community is facing a crisis.
SWARM is launching a hardship fund to help the sex workers who are most in need. All donations made to SWARM from 13th March - 30th April will go directly to this fund, and will provide mutual aid to sex workers in the UK who are in severe financial hardship.
We are asking for donations from allies, from organisations, and from other sex workers who feel in a position to help.
Please support the sex worker community during this uncertain time.
We know times are tough for everyone right now, and we welcome donations of all size. Here are some suggested amounts:
Those with a little to spare: £5
Those who earn less than £30k a year: £10-20
Those who earn £30-80k a year : £20-100
Those who earn more than £80k a year: we ask that you consider making a substantial donation of £200+ and above.
Click here to donate.