VOICED: Newborn babies dumped in rubbish dumps

The video discusses the issue of abandoned children in Karachi, highlighting the role of the Eddie Foundation in recovering bodies and providing aid. It explores the cultural and legal context of infanticide in Pakistan, driven by economic pressures and cultural norms. The Eddie Foundation offers solutions through adoption services, but the ongoing economic crisis poses future challenges.

What is a significant factor contributing to the rise of infanticide in Karachi?

• High crime rates

• Political instability

• Cultural condemnation of children born out of wedlock

• Lack of education

Why do some families in Pakistan abandon their daughters?

• They believe daughters will be a financial burden

• They lack access to education

• They face religious restrictions

• They prefer sons for cultural reasons

What is one of the main economic challenges mentioned that affects families in Pakistan?

• High unemployment rates

• Lack of housing

• Expense of marrying off daughters

• Cost of healthcare

What initiative has the Eddie Foundation taken to help unwanted babies?

• Providing free education

• Installing cribs for abandoned babies

• Offering financial aid to families

• Building new orphanages

Despite the efforts of the Eddie Foundation, what continues to worsen the situation for young lives in Pakistan?

• Political unrest

• Economic crisis

• Natural disasters

• Lack of international aid