VOICED: Dark days for Bolivia's child miners

The video discusses the harsh conditions faced by miners in Petoskey, including child labor and low life expectancy. It highlights the impact on miners' families and the community's efforts to improve conditions through education and micro loans. Despite these efforts, cultural and structural challenges persist, with one in five Bolivian children forced to work.

What is the average life expectancy of a miner who started working as a child?

• 30 years

• 26 years

• 40 years

• 35 years

What motivates local women to organize and seek change in their community?

• To start new mining operations

• To improve working conditions in the mines

• To lift their families out of poverty and educate their children

• To gain political power

What are some of the initiatives mentioned to help children stay out of the mines?

• Free healthcare

• Scholarships and microloans

• Government jobs

• Higher wages for miners

According to the transcript, what are some structural causes of child labor?

• Lack of schools

• Poverty and ignorance

• High taxes

• Political instability

What percentage of Bolivian children are forced to work, as mentioned in the transcript?

• One in five

• One in ten

• One in three

• One in four