Two young boys are pushing a cart loaded with debris down a dusty dirt road in Rijiyar Zaki, Nigeria

Two young boys are pushing a cart loaded with debris down a dusty dirt road in Rijiyar Zaki, Nigeria. The cart, a simple metal frame with a single large wheel, is covered in plastic sheeting and piled high with various discarded items, including what appears to be fabric and plastic bags. The older boy, wearing a black t-shirt and light-colored pants, is at the back, pushing. The younger boy, in a dark t-shirt and blue jeans, is in front, also contributing to the effort. Behind them, a textured concrete wall with a decorative pattern runs horizontally, and further back, a building with a distinctive arched window can be seen. The ground is dry and sandy, suggesting a hot, arid environment. The overall scene depicts a common sight in many urban areas, where individuals, often young, engage in scavenging or waste collection for a living.