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Scavenging and Recycling in Lebanon: Ayman Provides for His Family

by Anera

January 10, 2018

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Ayman is a scavenger in the Palestinian camp of Nahr El Bared in Lebanon. Twice a day he goes out and collects trash from people around his community and takes it to be recycled. His work not only keeps his neighborhood clean, but it provides him and his family a living and education for his children.

Video: Collecting and Recycling Trash in Nahr El Bared

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