Pakistan: Brickmakers
The backbreaking work of a brick-maker is one of the few jobs available to Christians in Pakistan. The majority have limited educational opportunities. Their high illiteracy rate leaves them restricted mostly to menial jobs. They earn, on average, less than three dollars per day and have to make 1,000 bricks. Photo Copyright ©Gary S. Chapman
Pakistan: Brickmaker
The backbreaking work of a brick-maker is one of the few jobs available to Christians in Pakistan. The majority have limited educational opportunities. Their high illiteracy rate leaves them restricted mostly to menial jobs. Male, 75 years old, brick-maker. For $2.60 per day, this laborer must produce 1,000 bricks. To meet his quota of bricks, [...]