Child Labour-Indonesia-Bandung01

Bandung. Indonesia. 2007.
A boy sells traditional cooking tools called "Ulekan". It is a tool made of stone or cement and used to crush spices for cooking. Many children landed on working condition because of their economic situation. They are forced to quit schooling and work to earn money to help their families. By selling this cooking tools, they could earn 30.000 to 50.0000 Rupiah (3-5 US dollar) per day.
This young boy (15 years old) comes from the outskirts of Bandung, the capital city of West Java province.

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Bugalugsrox says:

Sigh! Very thought provoking capture.

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vinod... says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Child Labour and Education International, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

vinod... says:

I also invite you to join Child Labour and Education International!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

miguelmarbella says:

is he 15? he looks like 8
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Barnett UK / Brazil says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Artists Against Corruption, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

vinod... says:

I saw this wonderful image on the Child Labour and Education International group. You deserve a

Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

helen.webber says:

Can we have your permission to use this photo for an art-photography documentary we are making to show the UN's Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and the realities of those kids whose rights are denied. This is a non profit endeavor. We are donating all funds raised from this film to go to child benefiting organizations

Your photo is deeply appreciated and is essential to carrying out the
message of the film. Your name will appear at the end of the film with the photography credits.

The film is called CATCH A DREAMER and a preview can be seen on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUkGJNstXEo&featu re=email

Thanks and here’s hoping for a better future for the children of the world.
Helen Webber
helenwebber@comcast.net
Helen Webber www.helenwebber.com
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Universal Stopping Point says:

What a powerful photo.

The bow in his back tells a lot about how much he's already went through.

I very much want to give him a pack of gum and a soccer ball...and a day off.

Thanks for sharing.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

miyan* [deleted] says:

hi,
can i use this photo as a reference for one of my sketches? just for my art portfolio... thanks. :)

i agree with bugalgsrox, it really sends a message
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

henri ismail says:

Hi,
Yes you may....
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

miyan* [deleted] says:

oh hey! thank you... again :D
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

fitnessfanatic11 says:

Hi Henri,
What excellent photography.
Is it possible I add this image to a website assignment. All referencing and attributions will be made.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Beyond the Border says:

Great photo
Posted 7 days ago. ( permalink )

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