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Plastic Angels: Addressing Poverty, Plastic Pollution, and Children’s Welfare in Bali

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  1. The Story of the Children & Environmental Crisis
  2. The Living Conditions & Urgent Needs
  3. Proposed Solutions & Action Plan
  4. The Funding & Support Strategy
  5. Addressing Systemic Issues & Policy Advocacy
  6. Call to Action & Final Takeaways

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The Life of the Trash Pickers (25:00 – 35:00)

  • The Suwung landfill community: Over 400 families living on and around a 40-meter-high mountain of trash
  • Trash pickers’ work conditions:
    • Up to 16-hour workdays
    • $3 daily earnings shared among large families
    • Constant exposure to toxins
    • Lack of clean water, sanitation, and healthcare
  • Proximity to wealth: The slums exist just minutes away from luxury hotels and beach clubs

 The Children’s Struggles (35:00 – 45:00)

  • Malnutrition and food insecurity: Kids surviving mostly on white rice
  • Severe health issues:
    • Tooth decay and deformities due to nutritional deficiencies
    • Skin conditions and stunted growth from contamination
  • Emotional and psychological impact: Growing up surrounded by waste and without opportunities
  • Lack of education: Many children never attend school due to financial struggles and lack of access

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