Poverty hits everyone in post-2003 Iraq: man, woman, Sunni or Shia
The plague of poverty ignited by America’s war on Iraq 14 years ago, knows no religion or sect. It has poisoned the entire country, striking Shia, Sunni and Kurd communities, but children most visibly.
Landfill scavenging has become an occupation increasing numbers have embraced. Children and, at times, entire families search for recyclable goods and items of resale value.
There are at least two landfill sites in every Iraqi city. While some people are drawn to these spaces for their income-generating opportunities, families unable to afford formal housing establish homes on landfills.
A young child peddling cigarettes, tissues or drinks is a common sight on the streets of Iraq.
Recent United Nations findings estimate the number of school-aged children currently missing out on education at 3.5 million. While physically able men continue to join the war effort against Islamic State terrorists, children and women are forced to become economically active to feed their family
The plague of poverty ignited by America’s war on Iraq 14 years ago, knows no religion or sect. It has poisoned the entire country, striking Shia, Sunni and Kurd communities, but children most visibly.
Landfill scavenging has become an occupation increasing numbers have embraced. Children and, at times, entire families search for recyclable goods and items of resale value.
There are at least two landfill sites in every Iraqi city. While some people are drawn to these spaces for their income-generating opportunities, families unable to afford formal housing establish homes on landfills.
A young child peddling cigarettes, tissues or drinks is a common sight on the streets of Iraq.
Recent United Nations findings estimate the number of school-aged children currently missing out on education at 3.5 million. While physically able men continue to join the war effort against Islamic State terrorists, children and women are forced to become economically active to feed their family