Rubber Processor

Brother Victor showed us around the processing facilities. Because he educates their children (and feeds the poorest kids lunch, as well), he is well known and respected. They simply call him "Brother."

This sap is mixed with acetic acid (vinegar) in molds, to form sheets the size of car mats. These women are cleaning the molds. They earn 85 Thai Bhat per day, which is about $2.85. They also live in a company provided hut.

Brother Victor reminded us that they endure great hardship to leave Myanmar, so they have the opportunity to earn this sparse wage.