VOICED: Exploiting children in Peru

In a neighborhood on the fringe of L2000, children as young as four are employed in brickmaking. A nonprofit organization has been working for ten years to get these children into school through a project called 'Child Laborers Get Their Rights.' Despite the challenges of persuading parents, who rely on their children's income from brickmaking, some families are choosing education over immediate financial gain. The program ensures children spend several hours in class and receive additional tutoring, although it makes for long days. The economic necessity of child labor in brickmaking remains a significant barrier to education.

What is the primary focus of the nonprofit organization mentioned in the video?

• To increase brick production

• To provide healthcare to children

• To enroll children in school

• To build new schools

Why do families in the neighborhood rely on child labor?

• Lack of adult workers

• Economic necessity to meet production targets

• Brickmaking is a family tradition

• Children are more efficient workers

What is the price for 1000 bricks in the neighborhood?

• $25.00

• $30.00

• $10.00

• $17.00

What additional support do children receive from the nonprofit organization?

• Sports activities

• Free meals

• Medical check-ups

• Additional tutoring

What is a typical day like for children involved in the program?

• They only attend school

• They work all day and study at night

• They work early mornings and attend school during the day

• They have weekends off