Illegal Immigrants on the garbage dump
First impression of the people who are living on the garbage dump.
In Mae Sot there are living around 200-300 people on the garbage dump. They have fled form their home country Burma to build up a live here in Thailand.
They try to make some money by collecting plastic, glass and other materials. When they have collected enough materials, they bring it to the recycle center.
They make about 50 dollars a month for a whole family. That means the children also have to work.
The money isn’t enough to supply them in their primary needs. That’s why some volunteers bring over some food or medical aid.
We have brought doctors over from the Mae Tao clinic, or students who have their internship at the Mao Tao clinic.
We also have raised money for boots, blankets and other necessary supplies.
Here are some photo’s that I’ve made during my stay on the Thai-Burma border.
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