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Unsafe Dump: Parents Create Safe Haven for Kids

12/12/2025

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Story summary

In Neuquén, Argentina, children live near a hazardous open-air rubbish dump, risking their health.
Four parents founded a local club to provide a safe space for 140 children.
Many families scavenge the dump for food and supplies, with 150,000 children in similar situations across Argentina.
Local health officials report high rates of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases among these children.
The government has yet to implement effective protections or solutions.

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Story summary

In Neuquén, Argentina, children live near a hazardous open-air rubbish dump, risking their health.
Four parents founded a local club to provide a safe space for 140 children.
Many families scavenge the dump for food and supplies, with 150,000 children in similar situations across Argentina.
Local health officials report high rates of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases among these children.
The government has yet to implement effective protections or solutions.