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Deaf workers in Atfaluna Society for Deaf in Gaza hand crafting mattresses and traditional embroideries. Palestine. 30th June 2011

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Workers in the Atfaluna Society for Deaf in Gaza

Deaf workers in Atfaluna Society for Deaf in Gaza hand crafting mattresses and traditional embroideries. Palestine. 30th June 2011

by mohammed zaanoun in Palestinian Territory on 30/06/2011

Our World

Cobbler of Karachi

Stock Image: Nadir Khan, the Cobbler from Bajaur sitting at the corner of street, repairing shoes for customers. Karachi, Pakistan. 03/02/2011

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 03/03/2011

Society

Ornamental Needlework in Ramadan for Eid Festival

Children of Jhawtola Bihari camp work to meet the demands for ornamental needlework "karchupi," ahead of Eid. Now they work as many as 16...

by Jashim Salam in Bangladesh on 23/08/2010

BREAKING NEWS

30/06/2011 - Workers in the Atfaluna Society for Deaf in Gaza - Palestinian Territory - Deaf workers in Atfaluna Society for...
23/08/2010 - Ornamental Needlework in Ramadan for Eid Festival - Bangladesh - Children of Jhawtola Bihari camp work...
01/05/2010 - Bangladesh: Textiles and Garment Manufacturing - Bangladesh - Textile manufacturing in Bangladesh...
18/09/2009 - BOY OF CLOTH MARKET - Pakistan - A boy (KHALID) is putting thread in...
18/04/2009 - The Rags of Bagong Barrio - Philippines - Unskilled workers make a living from...

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Palestinians restore ancient texts in East Jerusalem
A centre contributes to improving the situation of thousands of endangered manuscripts. Through modern technology the center is able to understand and restore the texts. Israel. 30th No...
Made in prison: Italian female prisoners create bags with recycled mat
A bag factory in prison operates to give a second chance to detainees and new life to scrap fabrics. A female entrepreneur has staked everything on creating a new model of sustainable s...
Ricucire l'Italia protest organized by Libertà e Giustizia
"sew Italy" organized by "Freedom and Justice" at the Arco della Pace. The association "Freedom and Justice" works in defense of the Italian constitution,...
Man lives in a small sewing stall for 30 years - Islamabad
A sewer has been living in his small shed for the past 30 years. He is a tailor for the poor, but since the recession, work has been very slow for him. Pakistan. 20th August 2011
Workers in the Atfaluna Society for Deaf in Gaza
Deaf workers in Atfaluna Society for Deaf in Gaza hand crafting mattresses and traditional embroideries. Palestine. 30th June 2011
Woven Fabrics from Flores on Display in Surabaya Showroom
Various kinds of fabric woven with a variety of motifs adorn the art gallery of the House of Sampoerna in Surabaya during an exhibition of handicrafts from indigenous Sikka people of th...
Walking with the wounded: Jaco’s Story
The extraordinary story of Jaco Van Gass and his recovery from injuries received whilst on a tour of duty in Afghanistan; and who is now training for an expedition to the geographic Nor...
Cobbler of Karachi
Stock Image: Nadir Khan, the Cobbler from Bajaur sitting at the corner of street, repairing shoes for customers. Karachi, Pakistan. 03/02/2011
Contrasting faces of Tunis
Faces in Tunis show a myriad of expressions, and these two faces in particular. While the man sewed his lips shut after two of his brothers died in protests in the south; the young boy ...
Montse Liarte's New Collection at 080 Barcelona Fashion Show
The Spanish designer Montse Liarte shows off her new collection on the catwalk at the 080 Barcelona fashion show. Barcelona, Spain. 31/01/2011
UPD: Afghan Refugees at Ministry of Citizen Protection, Athens
The six Afghan refugees with sewn lips, who are on the 21st day of hunger strike at Propylaia (Academic University), went today to the Ministry of Citizen Protection, together with thei...
New Year in Llanito
New year with ancestral dancing in El Llanito, municipio de Dolores Hidalgo, Gto., in Mexico 01/01/2011
Afghan Refugees Hunger Strike with Sewn Lips, Athens
Afghan refugees that are gathered in Propylaia (Academic University) seeking political asylum, went on hunger strike and six of them have sewn their lips in protest. Athens, Greece. 29/...
Providing the Skills needed to improve Livelihoods
The Mona Foundation’s Barli Development Institute for Rural Women in Indore, India. 09/12/2010
Demonstrators sew their mouths in Jakarta over Corruption
Demonstrators from FLAG hold a protest where they sew their mouths shut to ask for an investigation into the corruption scandal at Century Bank in Jakarta, Indonesia. 06/12/2010
Bangladesh: Textiles and Garment Manufacturing
Textile manufacturing in Bangladesh accounts for 45% of all industrial employment and contributes 5% to the total national income. The industry employs nearly 4 million people. A huge 7...
Iranian Political Refugees continue hunger strike since Mid-October
Iranian political refugees who continue their hunger strike, ask for asylum from the Greek government, Propylaia, Athens, Greece. 15/11/2010
Iranian political refugee talks to Greek anti-racism Movement
Iranian political refugee, hunger striker and asylum seeker Semko Mohamed speaks about their struggle for asylum to a movement against racism and fascism in Athens, Greece. 14/11/2919
Miniature Indian flag In The Eye Of A Needle
The Indian flag shown in the eye of a needle - the eye of the needle is only 1.4 inches big. It took the artist, Ashwan, six years to complete it. Bathinda, India. 16/11/2010.
Iranian hunger strikers ask for asylum from the Greek government
Refugees camp and go on hunger strike in front of the University at the center of Athens, and protest for political asylum by the Greek government, they have been here since October 14t...