Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: AP Hires Fathers as Security Guards

On December 1, the fathers of two residents began employment as night guards at Aziza’s Place. The two men will take weekly shifts providing a watchful eye over their children. Both were formerly working full time as garbage scavengers at the municipal dumpsite and on the streets during the graveyard shift.


AP staff is working closely with the security guards and their families to shape a plan of action to reach their aspiration of completely ending dependency on the trash. With the added income of this part time position they will have the opportunity to save money and will have help from AP to locate job training elsewhere. Improving the quality of life for AP families is a continuing priority of our program.