Irene Ameja

“We don't have clean water to drink or even to bathe.”

Irene Ameja · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Irene Ameja describes the severe lack of drinking and bathing water at the site.

“You have to find somewhere safe to stay because most of the people sleeping here are men.”

Irene Ameja · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Irene Ameja notes safety concerns for women staying overnight at the mining settlement.

“This is a forest and we are in the middle of the mountains,”

Irene Ameja · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Irene Ameja highlights the lack of basic amenities and isolation of the gold rush area.

“I am hoping that when I leave, I will have made enough money to continue with my business and expand it,”

Irene Ameja · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

Irene Ameja explains her hopes to earn enough money to grow her vending business.