Essays: The Children of Stung Meanchey: SCHOOL BOY
SCHOOL BOY
Although many of the workers at Stung Meanchy can't go to school because it is too expensive, some are able to attend school like this boy who walked through the junk yard on his way home on Monday, February 6, 2006. Stung Meanchey Garbage Dump is located in Southern Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many of the children who work there have parents who also work at the dump, but some don't. It is estimated that over 600 children work at Stung Meanchey for an average of 6000 reel a day, or $1.50.
Although many of the workers at Stung Meanchy can't go to school because it is too expensive, some are able to attend school like this boy who walked through the junk yard on his way home on Monday, February 6, 2006. Stung Meanchey Garbage Dump is located in Southern Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many of the children who work there have parents who also work at the dump, but some don't. It is estimated that over 600 children work at Stung Meanchey for an average of 6000 reel a day, or $1.50.
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