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Mongolia's Forgotten Slum Dwellers

May 11, 201228m

More and more people from rural areas are moving to the slum district of Mongolia's capital, in search of a better life. Migrant children are often forced to give up school and work collecting garbage to support their families. This episode of Asia Insight depicts their lives and the dedication of a former slum dweller who is now helping to get them back to school.

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Mongolia's Forgotten Slum Dwellers

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