Bessie, 11, and her sister, Dorcas, 8, (not real names) are orphans. Until a few months ago, they lived with relatives in the heart of Lusaka. But instead of care and guardianship, the two sisters were repeatedly defiled. Unable to bear the acts of sexual violation, Dorcas spoke about their ordeal to a neighbour who, in turn, reported the matter to the police. Today, Dorcas and Bessie are in the care of a local orphanage, but sadly, the effects of their defilement still live with them.