1. The document summarizes findings from a visit to the Manjalmedu slum in Madurai, India conducted on September 15-16, 2008 by a group of social work students. 2. The slum was originally a garbage dumping ground that was developed into housing in the 1970s for municipal sanitary workers. 3. Residents face issues like poor infrastructure, education, and health issues due to lack of sanitation and exposure to waste and sewage. Only 10% of children complete 10th grade schooling.