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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 1

Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A ragged child finds a piece of bread among the rubbish and offers it to her sister, who clings to her brother 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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In this evocative photograph, a moment of sibling connection unfolds amidst the harsh realities of the Zabbaleen community in Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. Circa 1995, the image captures the daily life of children living and working on the rubbish tips, where they scavenge for valuable items to sell or recycle. The scene is set against a backdrop of tip, where mountains of trash and waste dominate the landscape. The children, dressed in tattered clothes, sift through the filth, their faces etched with the stench and grime of the environment. In the foreground, a young girl, her eyes fixed on her brother, reaches out to offer him a piece of bread she has found amidst the rubbish. Her brother, with a determined look in his eyes, clings to her protectively. The Zabbaleen, also known as the "garbage people," have long been an integral part of Cairo's waste management system. They collect and sort the city's waste, separating recyclables from non-recyclables, and selling the valuable materials to recycling companies. However, their living and working conditions are far from ideal, with long hours, exposure to hazardous materials, and the constant threat of accidents. Despite the challenges, moments of tenderness and love, like the one captured in this photograph, can still be found in the Zabbaleen community. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, even in the most difficult of circumstances. The smoke rising from the nearby fires, the plastic and waste scattered around, and the stink of the filth only serve to underscore the stark reality of the situation, while the connection between the siblings offers a glimmer of hope and humanity.

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