International Men’s Day 2021: Fozy’s story

“We met two years ago when I performed the umrah (an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca). She was a guide at the travel agency I went with. During the trip, I had a slight fever and she was very concerned. But…
Meet Christopher, a new dad who has yet to meet his 8-month-old son. “I was given away for adoption by my mum when I was very young. When I found out, at the age of 12, that I was adopted,…
“Two years ago, I was released from my last sentence. The months following my release was the true test for me as I had to resist the temptation of drugs. Whenever I saw friends from my past, I would quickly…
“I spent half my age in and out of prison for drug-related offences. It was after NS that I had my first taste of drugs out of curiosity, but things started to collapse when I got introduced to heroin. I…
“It all started when I had my first taste of drugs at the age of 16 – just out of curiosity. This was the start of many years going in and out of DRC and prison. Twice, I even landed…
“After being kicked out, I was homeless – no money, no place to sleep, and I even had to ask others to help me get food. You can’t imagine how lousy and down I felt. Soon after, I went back…