Gaza’s junior car mechanics
Mohammed Jundeya is a 17-year-old Palestinian boy who left school to become an apprentice in a car repair garage and make some money to help support his family.
Trainee mechanics like him earn around $100 per month according to garage owners, a wage that does not go that far in Gaza, where the prices of food and other basics have risen steeply. Mohammed gives $50 to his family and keeps the rest as his allowance.
Mohammed Jundeya works in a car repair garage in Gaza City.
His fellow apprentice Ali al-Batniji poses for a photograph.
Eighteen-year-old Ali is reflected in a mirror as he works.
Seventeen-year-old apprentice Shadi Yassin poses for a picture.
He lies on his back as he carries out a task.
Shadi's relative, 17-year-old apprentice Tamer Yassin, poses for a photograph.
Tamer works in the garage.
His cousin, Mohammed Yassin, 18, works on a vehicle.
Eighteen-year-old apprentice Abed al-Majeed Reheem poses for a picture.
Sparks fly in the garage where he works.
Vehicle parts stand piled up in front of him.
He works in the garage.
Light shines on Mohammed Jundeya's face.
His hand glistens with oil as he reaches out for his tools.
