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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 6
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A small girl child dodges past a donkey cart in the rubbish-strewn streets Date: circa 1995
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Dirt Dirty Filth Filthy Heap Labor Labour Plastic Poor Poverty Recycle Recycling Refuse Rubbish Scavenger Scavenging Stench Stink Stinking Tips Trash Waste Worker Zebaleen
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of the Zabbaleen children in Mokattam, a community on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, circa 1995. The Zabbaleen are renowned for their role as informal waste collectors and recyclers, sifting through the mountains of trash that accumulate in their neighborhood. In this image, a small girl deftly navigates her way past a donkey cart, her expression one of determination and focus. The scene around her is a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the challenges faced by those who live and work in the rubbish tips. The tips are a maze of trash, with plastic, glass, metal, and other recyclable materials piled high. The children, often starting their work from a young age, sort through the waste, separating valuable materials for resale. The environment is far from sanitary, with the stench of decaying waste and the thick smoke from burning plastic filling the air. Despite the difficult conditions, the Zabbaleen community has developed a unique and resilient way of life, relying on each other and their resourcefulness to survive. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into their world, highlighting the human spirit and ingenuity that can be found even in the most challenging circumstances.
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