A Syrian refugee boy working in factories across Turkey, now home to over million Syrians. The small textile shop where he and other boys, girls and men are employed produces military uniforms and backpacks which are sold to the various warring factions in Syria. Poverty drives many families to send their children to work instead of to school. Educational opportunities for Syrians in Turkey are also limited.

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Size: 2700px × 1800px
Photo credit: © SOPA Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: children, gear, military, refugee, sweatshops, syrian, textile, turkey, worker, workshops