VOICED : Half a dollar a day for Maputos dump workers

The video explores the lives of catadores in Maputo, Mozambique, who collect recyclable materials from a large dump to earn a living. Despite the national economic growth, these individuals face poverty and harsh working conditions. The dump, originally outside the city, is now surrounded by residential areas, posing health risks. The potential relocation of the landfill threatens their livelihood, highlighting the complex socio-economic challenges they face.

What are the economic conditions for the catadores despite the national economy growing?

What are the future concerns expressed by the catadora regarding her children?