The reality of the street child is the naked and vicious face of poverty, sickness and exploitation. The tragedy is, that those who bear it are themselves innocent, lonely and frightened young children. Their tolerance level has been far exceeded, leading to the drastic decision to leave their family.
Girls are more difficult to trace but they are, by far, the most vulnerable.
Most street children find themselves some work, even though they may not be steady and lose jobs regularly. The vast majority of them have a survival instinct and the tenacity that helps them survive the day to day trials of street life. The health condition of street children is generally poor. Scabies, gangrene, broken limbs and epilepsy are common. Most street children are exposed to dirt, smoke and other environmental hazards.