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3. "Scavenging children" Program

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250 children
1 center
10 acres of garbage



      Every day, hundreds of people scavenge in the garbage of the dumpsite of Manila.

       /*A virtual gigantic mountain comprised of tons upon tons of smouldering refuse, it has well earned its name, “Smokey Mountain”. A constant flow of trucks comes to the site waste of every variety there: commercial refuse from businesses, household refuse and even medical refuse from hospitals.*/

This dumpsite took the place of the famous “Smokey Mountain” closed in 1995. A constant flow of trucks comes to the site.

       On this place, hundreds of families have come to settle, live and work.

       The first victims of this situation are the children. Mixed among the adults, these scavengers children have only the experience of the dumpsite. They work, eat, sleep and bathe in the middle of the garbage.


        A project was launched at the end of 2003 in order to take care of the children needs.


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       The Blessed Mother Teresa Center, directly built on the dump site, welcomes nearly 250 children on a daily basis. The youngest of the children are not even 3 years old. Every day, each child spends one half-day completing educational activities according to his level. He also gets a complete and balanced meal. An individual medical check-up and follow-up is provided.