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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 2
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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 2
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A femae child wearing what might once have been a pretty pink dress. It is now ragged and filthy 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 reality of childhood in the Mokattam community of Cairo, Egypt, where the Zabbaleen, or garbage collectors, have made their living for generations. The image shows two young children, a girl in a once-pink dress now ragged and filthy, and a boy, both intently sifting through the mountains of waste that form their playground and source of livelihood. The scene is one of stark contrasts - the vibrant colors of the children's clothing clash with the drab, gray backdrop of the rubbish heap, and the innocence of their youth is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of their environment. The air is thick with the acrid smell of burning plastic and the stench of decaying waste, while the sun casts an eerie glow over the scene. The Zabbaleen, who have long been the city's unofficial recyclers, sort and process the waste, salvaging valuable materials that can be sold for reuse. Despite the challenges they face, these children and their families have adapted to their circumstances, creating a community that is resilient and resourceful in the face of poverty and hardship.
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