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The island of Mabul is of course well-known for its impressive marine life and diving spots. It is close to Sipadan, the other marine haven. Mabul attracts hordes of tourists every year.
What most people don't get to see and hear are these scenes. Tourist brochures and travel magazines will never show you these.
Extreme poverty. Entire families living on boats (the boat is their home)
Children loitering around instead of going to school (the national school doesn't accept them and the only school run by volunteers has been shut down)
The School of Hope which is run by volunteers and caters for 80 children has shut down. These 80 children don't get any education at all now.
Extreme poverty is ubiquitous
Plenty of children loitering aimlessly. Gambling is a major past time.
Trek for a Cause aims to help children in Mabul and the surrounding islands get a decent education.
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