Uncovering Eight-Year-Old Children Working in Factories
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2022
- In Nepal, over a million young children are working, many in brick factories. 11-year-old Arvind has been working for the past three years making around $1.75 a day.
The law strictly prohibits the employment of children under the age of 14, and is a crime punishable by a year of imprisonment and a fine. Yet around 10 percent of the workers in brick factories are underaged.
VICE World News Sahar Zand speaks with child labourers, their parents, and a factory owner to find out why these children are working.
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The art of interviewing the local politician and then showing him his own corrupt practices is fantastic! Real Journalism ! Kudos and power to you.
I hope after showing him the video. They made sure of the kids safety!
@@Maxxation i doubt he did anything
They change the world through working, and then you insult them
The worst part is working all day just to have your dignity attacked by some callous idiot on TH-cam who buys the products regularly. And we're talking about children. Sober children.
For you, time is part of Having A PARENT. If time were part of Having A Child, then bans on child abuse would be unenforceable. This is the only criticism people have ever had against a leadership, and yes, it applies to you. Have a nice day, thanks. No, I didn't personally put you in a dark age. No, you didn't personally realize that Hippocrates said doctors are the only royalty and the only police. No, there are worse things in the world than Being Useless To Everyone (for a period of time).
@@Maxxation Lol.
Can you start a union of mechanics (so that Communists can spy on you and then tell the king you're loyal because you have good genes)? I think you have the right sense of humor, which means that you're rare and we all need you and we need you to examine yourself in ways we can't. We want you to be the very best that no one ever was.
When will the cartel prosecute Hippocrates for calling all non-doctors illegal immigrants?
Arvind is a natural. He can lead his people. All the best for his future.
I request Vice to reach Arvind out after 10/15 years and give us an update about him.
I was thinking pretty much the same.
School isn’t always the remedy’ it just sends you to work anyway so skip the BS.
@@strega_babeharestreets2339 It's not always the remedy but it sure is better than working as a brick maker at that age. Trust me if you were in their shoes you wouldn't be saying this.
@@strega_babeharestreets2339 the program gives them an equivalent amount of sustenance. The children live in the same conditions without spending their childhood working with hazards and exhaustion that can create a poor quality of life, shorter lifespan, and detriments to their mental health. Of course this is a better alternative.
Yea I'm sure they will do that and are not just interested in making a show that gets tons of views and makes money. I like watching vice, but they are just showing the problem. It is up to people to make the change. You should reach out to Arvind.
the smiling faces on all the kids after leaving the brick factories forever made me cry. amazing!! keep it up guys. love to donate to your cause
Thank you so much! Really means a lot.
@@OursansarOrg Ji...please tell us how we can support you. I'm sure many people want to help. Keep up the good work.
@@OursansarOrg great. I did go to your TH-cam profile and made it to your website and made a donation. More power to your community!
Thank you so much! Really means a lot.
They change the world through working, and then you insult them
The worst part is working all day just to have your dignity attacked by some callous idiot on TH-cam who buys the products regularly. And we're talking about children. Sober children.
For you, time is part of Having A PARENT. If time were part of Having A Child, then bans on child abuse would be unenforceable. This is the only criticism people have ever had against a leadership, and yes, it applies to you. Have a nice day, thanks. No, I didn't personally put you in a dark age. No, you didn't personally realize that Hippocrates said doctors are the only royalty and the only police. No, there are worse things in the world than Being Useless To Everyone (for a period of time).
That kid Arvin has charisma and natural leadership traits. He's gonna go places with the proper environments.
He going to work
That's right I need about 999000 of them bricks NOW !! Double up mf
That sounds like a lot of hope
So awesome that this channel brings these things to light. 🙏🙏🙏
Charismatic leadership is what had those kids in the field🙄
Seeing the children able to study in school, put a smile on my face. Thank you for helping them.
Thank you. They are very happy children now, they have started attending regular school and are receiving extra classes with our teachers. Please see our website and social media for updates on how they are all doing.
School is not the only answer. Education is several years of investment of time & money towards city based jobs. None of this is favorable for really poor people . They need basic reading writing skills with skill based training relevant to their eco system.
@@altmosetz_01 hahaha hahaha
@@altmosetz_01 This is true. School is work too, they do need to read and write and do basic math, but they also should just be able to be kids and play and socialize with each other. There is more to life than work.
@@s.m9206 kids shouldn't be working ,but then again i've seen teenagers here in USA stay out of trouble by having a job.
In India, circumstances are somewhat gloomier than in Nepal. There are about 18,400,000 slaves in modern-day India, and most of them are children. Child labour is quite rampant here. During my early college days, we were running an NGO which primarily worked on Child Education but due to rampant Child labour, we had to work on this issue too. So there was a case, we clicked a photo of a shop owner beating the heck out of child labour outside of his motorbike repairing shop. We later published it in the local newspaper. We also informed the Child helpline about this incident but to no avail. We met the superintendent of police of that distinct, We even had a meeting with the Cabinet minister for Women and Child Development regarding this issue. The Cabinet minister told us quite vigorously that India can not abolish Child labour. Child labour will gonna be here forever. This was her attitude towards this issue. & This was the time when Kailash Satyarthi got his Nobel prize for working for children's rights.
Are you talking about Menka Gandhi? 🤔
@@akshitaverma8703 indeed
On top of that, theres so much prejudice towards those of lower castes like Dalits in Indian and surrounding countries, many don't give them a chance.
India, bangladesh, srilanka, pakistan, nepal and all countries have corrupted politicians! Spreading hate in cast, religion are theirs primary roles!
The worst part is working all day just to have your dignity attacked by some callous idiot on TH-cam who buys the products regularly. And we're talking about children. Sober children.
This is the harsh and sad reality. This kids should be in school;studying and playing with their friends. Not working in some factories that exploits children for work.
What else are the factories in the most remote areas supposed to do? Set up an orphanage? Bruh situations are different for everyone, I would understand how f*cked up it would be if 1st or 2nd world countries implemented child labour, but if it was third world its practically normal since everyone in general is poor they got to make money somehow and third world countries are already exploited for its resource so if you want to blame someone blame yourselves for living in your fancy 1000 dollar new york apartments or whatever rich country you live in because this is the consequence of capitalism and freedom all those cheap sh1t you get in bulk comes from these factories and these laborers from young to old, if you want to whine and moan about how harsh it is you are making their sacrifices in vain, so the least you can do is be grateful perhaps even give something back to them every once in a while
the worst about about being in a really harsh reality as a child the worst part Is all the people who don't have any issues saying oh poor this and that while nothing changes
@@jamesmiller4085 Agree. People just continue their lives like the cogs that they’ve become. All to keep the machine moving.
The worst part is working all day just to have your dignity attacked by some callous idiot on TH-cam who buys the products regularly. And we're talking about children. Sober children.
They change the world through working, and then you insult them
This world is an unjust place 😢
You are unjust. The whole system is unjust. We need to go back to stone age.
@@saimbhat6243 stone age was even more unjust
Wrong...the human being are greedy and unjust because of money..
This is modern slavery..
Inequality between each countries
Yeah I’d prefer this world ruled by dinosaurs. So much cruelty and yes it was worse even 40 years ago. But as we speak there are people doing things they did back in the 40s like chopping them up for fun.
8:27 Even when they have next to nothing, they invite you into their home and feed you without question. That's quite admirable and makes my heart hurt. As much as I'd like to donate to charities, they are extremely corrupted. You never know where your money goes. :/
Do what I do...donate local and direct. I buy the poor rice, lentils, milk powder, veg oil....stuff that keeps easily without refrigeration.
@@sensualasya I do what I can locally. I usually ask the homeless if they want some food to eat or need any necessities. I never give cash, I just buy food or any necessities they might need. If they say no to anything but cash, you know they want drugs/alcohol. Usually they are thankful for the food and I feel a little better knowing someone isn't going hungry for a few hours at the least.
Totally agree 👍
I was thinking, I need to send a donation. Like you, never know where it's going to.
Breaks my heart to see these little ones, having to work, instead of enjoying their childhood.
God bless them all 🙏
@@pranavranganath7192 Ur comment makes me question, are your acts of kindness to make yourself feel better ?
@@slowone8367 Not at all. I just feel a lot of empathy towards people in bad situations. Feeling good helping someone is simply a side product, and not a main goal.
So awesome seeing them doing normal kid stuff, smiling, laughing, playing together.
Such a beautiful smile from the young brick maker. Bless him and his sister.
i def cried happy tears by the end. this reporter did an amazing job and showed such genuine compassion in her approach to this story. so moving!
Arvind is so bright and has a kind spirit. I hope him and the rest of these kids can continue to go to school and better their situations.
This charity has my admiration. These children are hard working. How proud their mother's are! I hope their wishes come true.
A charity won’t help those kids.
@@shrek9772 we are Our Sansar, and we are helping those kids. They are all going to school now and have extra tuition classes from our teachers on top of that to ensure they can pass all their exams.They have 100% attendance rates so far so this is an amazing result and we are very proud of the children, their families and our local staff who work tirelessly to help as many children as possible.
Thank you for all the efforts made whoever is behind this!! This video has my ❤️.. Wishing the children to achieve their dreams❤
Ther mother Made them work in this factory
Talk about a reality check.... It's mind blowing how such a dark thing can exist in such a beautiful country. This is some incredible, yet truly heartbreaking stuff. Fortunately, there are also many people who have a good heart, and work against such malignant forces to help those in need. Spectacular journalism!
As a south Asian, I see myself in Arvind which is why I was so happy to see him get into school at the end🙏🏼
So devastating to see such a reality happens. Can't lie that I am tearing up a bit while watching this video.
Have been complaining about everything and after watching this, I am so grateful for my life.
Arvind has such a genuine sweet spirit. I am so happy that he got out of that factory and hope that he has a bright future ahead of him. ❤️
How can I get Arvind info?
After watching these kids visiting school for the very first time fills my eyes with tear, the amount of struggle they go through is devastating .
The journalism of vice has done an incredible job at showing the true face of politicians giving false hopes to innocent public.
hats off guys !!
This is really sad, i have a 7 year old kid in house i cant imagine the pain that they feel, But the satisfaction of helping theyre Families. This Girl is a Brave one, Standing and Confronting the man in this situation, this are the ones that have oure world in the way it is,
Most of these children are sold by their own parents .
Came across a similar situation in Bangladesh, particularly among the brick factories. Appreciate the attention you're giving the region and hoping it changes outcomes for at least a few children.
The Journalist got down to help the child while he layed bricks, called a politician out and then helped the charity by doing this video. Wow You are awesome.
It's not just Nepal
It happens in most asian countries especially india
india is supported by nato so ofc we aint gonna hear nothing on/about them doing the same child labor crimes nepal is in as well
Most developing countries in general. places in Africa, places in Latin America, it's widespread.
It's the same situation in India. An NGO recently submitted a report that 75,000 children work in the coal mines of Meghalaya to the state government. But, the government rejected it and asked them to bring the details of every kid. Most of the mines are owned by the relatives of the politicians.
Arvind is so charismatic and a natural leader someone should reach out to him in the future to see how he is doing
These children's conditions break my heart😭
Mukesh and all the people funding his organization give me so much hope, it was so wonderful to see those children being freed.
Kind of odd world leaders don't talk about greed as being a major world problem that needs to be solved... Not a single one.
Hard life those kids have... Hard life with very very few opportunities for anything else.
towards the end ? just to see the children laugh and smile while in their school melts my heart I am glad for them thanks for being their voices "hugs"🥰
That little boy is a natural-born leader. He's going to do great things for the people of his country.
I shouldn’t be surprised that we live in a world where people are segregated into groups of people who are considered to be lower and upper class. I find that those who are considered to be dirty to be the most hard working and humble people. Am happy that there are still good people in this world willing to help those people who are poor.
(Micah 7:3) "They are all experts at doing evil. Officials and judges ask for bribes. The influential people tell them what they want, so they scheme together."
(Ecclesiastes 8:9) "a world where some people have power and others have to suffer under them."
(Jeremiah 10:23) "I well know, O Jehovah, that man's way does not belong to him. It does not belong to man who is walking even to direct his step."
Human governments are a failed experiment. Pretty soon, JEHOVAH GOD, the sovereign of the universe and our Grand Creator, will end human rule permanently. In their place, God's government, with Jesus as God's appointed ruler, will finally achieve what all human governments have never reached.
that could be said for any country but the US and Canada. well all of nato to be exact I'm talking europian country's as wekk
Took sociology in University, made me realize how stupid University is. Pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to get into debt for a degree that pays shit wages. From my vantage point, the so called “upper class” in society seems to be crooked ass politicians, business men, doctors, psychiatrists…
I don't usually leave a message on a youtube video. But this is really heart touching!
I love to see how happy kids are. They’re so pure and brilliant. Education is a must be accessible to each every individual
Arvin's smile and the rest of the kids says it all
This makes so sad. To think that there are children in Western countries that despise going to school whereas these kids are so grateful just to learn something while sitting on the floor. Such a harsh reality
No wonder why I don’t like western civilisation and the nagging attitude of its people.
This world has successfully failed to our children. We don't deserve the Earth, we have failed to feed our children, to punish the criminals, to protect our animals, to care for our elders and to save this planet.
it is so lovely to see them taking the children to a school away from the work at the end. an education can break the poverty cycle and give them agency to provide for themselves and their families, giving better lives
Towards the end of the documentary was inspiring, I found myself clapping alongside the children. I am so happy for all the children that were rescued from the factories. 💖💖
One of the best and the most satisfied video I've ever watched in TH-cam. It was Rollercoaster watching this video from sad, angry and happy in the end. Thankyou so much to whoever is working on this channel. May God bless you and keep continuing the good work. Just subscribed and liked your video.
That kid, Arvind is a real gem even at 11 he is looking after his mum and older sister. Looks like the initiative for the school came through Vice kudos to you guys. Otherwise, Our Sansar would have started school long before this interview or investigation. Will Vice be there to see this through? What about this school in a year or two? Will you follow up with the school and the children? Taking legal action against the employers will have consequences on the families of these kids as the parents are equally responsible, next thing you know the parents could be unemployed as well. People are waiting to take their place and jobs. These laborers are easily replaceable. 60-70% of these kids will be out of this school in less than 4 months and back to their old job or some other work. I hope that is not the case and that the pledges taken by these innocent kids at the end of the video to come to school every day and not go back to the brick factory come true. I pray these children to have a good childhood without being stolen by these cruel and ugly human adults. If you want to break this cycle, you have to go all the way through not half-assed, half-cocked. I hope Vice pursues and follows up with this after a year along with the attendance of these kids and not just the facade of the school being present for the show. God, please do help these kids and all the children in the world with identical situations. Lastly thank you Our Sansar for helping the children and their families as well.
None of these kids are out of school, in fact they are all attending our classes and have started regular school as well. They are all doing really well. It is our project, Our Sansar's, and we will ensure, the same as with any other of our projects, that we follow up on every child and every family. We work with them on a daily basis. Legal action - we will only take it if there is no other way. At the moment we are talking with the factories, schools, local businesses and communities and working on awareness campaigns - so hopefully there will be no need for legal action.
Thank you Our Sansar for the awesome humanitarian work you guys are doing and it is not easy to do what you guys are doing. Thank you for letting us know that kids are attending classes regularly. That is the real victory, keeping the kids in the school and away from forced labor otherwise, nothing else would have mattered. I hope and pray sincerely that whatever I have said turns out to be false and it will be a great triumph for all if I turn out to be wrong. Just for our viewer's information, how long has the school been open and running, and could you also please mention the name of the school? Keep up the good work and thank you Our Sansar.
being Nepalese and born in the UK, this hurt to watch. seeing these poor kids having to work hours on end trying to make ends meet, injuring themselves in the process and living possibly miles away from home in order to bring food to the table for their family is a horrible burden on them, having to deal with this at such a young age…i’m happy they are finally able to receive the education they deserve and i hope they grow on to become amazing people :)
People don’t complain of what you don’t have or what your parents can’t provide you all,be happy with whatever you have. Seeing this children make me realize lots of things.Struggling,difficult life but great smile on his face. I really hate cast system.
Arvind is a natural leader and would do well to serve his country as a law maker one day. Great job young man. Fly high.
After seeing this, Immediately you realize how petty my first world problems truly are
This was beyond inspirational. You light up the faces of these children. Humanity loves you for this.
What is the name of the charity non-profit organization that's giving rice/educacation and helping those kids???? That should definitely be in the video description Vice... come on.
Our Sansar
It’s us, Our Sansar. We are the only charity in this part of Nepal doing this type of work despite a huge need over there. All the children in the film are receiving our classes and have just started attending regular school so we’re really happy!
Thank you for what you do.
Teared up at the end. Hope they keep going to school, and eventually fulfill their goals and break that poverty cycle ❤
This is beyond heartbreaking just painful to watch. Really praying and hoping these kids get help and justice
Chanes are they never aill hwt out of this. Because no one is doing anything
This is the real face of india .
😭this ain't even India, this was in Nepal
This would make the most hardened heart weep
Oh my this made me tear up 🥹 the joy in those kids faces when they were finally able to go to school is so precious🥹 This was such a sad video on child labor but I’m glad they got help from some angels 😇 and I hope all goes well for all of them 🤍
watching them in school 😭😭😭 i have never been happier
This just gutted me. The works is such an unfair place. I want to donate but never know which charities aren’t plagued by corruption. Oh dear god.
having children to work is good for their mental growth and builds their character, as long as they're not neglecting school, better than doing drugs or playing video games all day.
There's a difference in having children do some work to learn, and exploitative, harsh labor that will leave them physically and psychologically damaged for life.
Why don’t Vice include the charity so viewers can donate as well?
Thank you. It’s Our Sansar. Please find our details via our channel or online. We always post a lot of updates on our social media.
Heartfelt thanks to you and your team to get those children out of that hell...
This is among the best videos ive seen in a long while, thank you Vice for showing there's a little hope for for a better future
As a nepali living in nepal thank you VICE for showing my country's draw backs .As a minor but living in "progressive" area and didn't had to face with cast hierarchy so much it opens up my eyes .
The minors aren't Nepalis but Biharis/Madhesis ethnic Nepalese...many ethnicities found in Nepal are found in India and vice versa
Th ending of this video is so beautiful. It made me smile seeing their smiles and laughter getting their education.
Arvind such a sweet kid.
The reporter really is a genuine person 👍👍
🥺 To see their smiles….💜
someone was cutting onions when they showed those kids at school :’)
This video was heart felt. As a teacher in the US, I must say kids take it for granted and make such little effort. Some feel entitle and others just flat out ungrateful. These children now have a real chance…
Kids take it for granted that they don't have to work? Every 6 year old needs to be grateful they have no job??? Are you serious? THEY'RE KIDS. Literally every child should be automatically fed, clothed, and educated without any expectation of the kids at all.
@@stopbeinglameThank you.
This is one of the best full circle documentaries....you see the need and them being helped. The only step left is to show how to support the humanitarian organization
Thank you very much. We are not able to post links here but please Google our name and you can donate via our website, or social media. You can also follow our TH-cam channel with all the links listed there. Any support means a lot - we are hoping to be able to help all the other children in the area affected by child labour at those factories as well. Thank you!!
A follow-up would be great. Thanks.
Arvin is a smart hard working young man he deserves to get his education he will make it far one day keep it up baby boy 💙💙
It literally brought tears 😭
Crying after see their bright smiles!
I feel like Arvind is meant to be a world changer.
Child labor is one of the pressing issues in Nepal. It's challenging to fight the system as governance is poor and has deep roots of politics involved. The lords in the remote areas rule the community.
Poverty in the remote areas has crippled people to take different routes for survival such as child labor, employment in gulf countries as a unskilled labor, and women trafficking.
It's really hard to see through the lens on the perspective and stories of families and children.
Vice team did a good work, I hope the NGO and INGO keep supporting the cause and don't get finish as a project ends.
Children are the leaders or tomorrow, I hope people leaders in Terai region create an environment to support development and growth of children for the sustainable development of society.
The smile and shine on the face of children is a real happy moment of this video. Glad to see Arvind joining school with other children, he is a real hero for his family and I see him as a natural leader.
Thanks Vice for the video. I hope new leaders who are running for candidates in the region change the social paradigm for transformation of the country.
Why can’t I directly send a family like that money? I don’t get it!!!
this is just so sad 😭 breaks my heart
May God bless you for you’ve done! I wish there were more people like you in the world, really making a difference! You’ve got any amazing heart! Bless you and keep up
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Thank you for helping them . God bless you
I feel mix emotion by seeing this Video 🥺 .. but I'm happy by seeing them in school 🖤
Fantastic report, thank you. Very rare to see an interviewer address corruption directly with the accused rather than dancing around the points. Superb! 👏
This breaks my heart
We need vice to give us updates on these stories!!!!
Omg this was so hard to watch...Hart breaking..but at the same time a great finale. Hope and pray that this continues.
I would’ve cried feeling for the children if i were the journalist interviewer
something we take for granted but for other ones that is their biggest dream.
That little boy works with a big smile he may be in a tough spot rn but he will be successful
Awww sooo sad great hardworking children may God bless yous in many ways xx
hope school will continue for long days and Sansar will support them
you can already tell that the way the children act immediately changes when they no longer have to work in the brick factory... so cute
I’m 33 and have been watching vice news since I was 12 years old bc of this type of journalism.
People forget that being a child in a western society is a blessing. Children everywhere else are just trying to survive like adults
I have witnesses this personnel when i was travelling in Nepal i saw children breaking up stones to make gravel to make roads covered in dust chalked heartbreaking my own daughter was 5 years old at the time, back in the UK in school, couldn't take her on this trip because of school, this documentary just wonderful to see and getting the support they truly deserve, they are wonderful people the Nepalese i have spent a lot of time there in my younger day's would love to know who is this charity would love to help blessed you all beautiful people ❤
I work in media for development field in Nepal inspires me to do more.......for me its an inspiration story......Great job guys
Very rare to have such a happy ending to the story. I’m obsessed!
This inspired me to make a donation to this organization they are doing amazing work for these families
Thank you so much!! It’s really highly appreciated and very much needed. We’ll keep everyone up to date with the progress the children are making
Amazing piece by Vice
Seeing the change on the ground is heartening in this video 👍🏻
Those moms are heros and they don’t even know it
1.75$ per day just to feed his sister- Let that sink in
Someone save him- that’s a real one right there 😢
Yuriy could do one stream and make this kids yearly income
@@nintendo4527 you’re a legend 💀😂 🍊straight up
As a business owner from Canada I find this disgusting! These kids should be out playing with their friends, and siblings and learning! Playing is the best way for a child to learn and become creative. The world needs more creativity if we are going to solve some of our most pressing challenges. So seeing this saddens me.
I love this Reporter ❤️
Praying for all the kids success in their studies and in life. Also charities like this all over the world..🙏🙏🙏