19-Dec-2013
Publication : Report
TAA Sothea’s lanky frame and gentle demeanor give little hint of the gritty circumstances of his life and upbringing. Sothea has spent most of his 16 years living and working in a brick factory compound in Ba Kaing Commune. When the school day is over he helps his parents keep the furnaces going with a steady supply of wood, while attending to other tasks as needed.
Information Source : Outside the Furnace: A Child Laborer Pursues Education for a Better Future