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Investigating How Donated Clothing from Canada Ends Up in African Markets

  • Clothing donated to charity bins in Canada often ends up in Africa, sold in markets instead of benefiting local needy Canadians.
  • A W5 investigation revealed that private companies profit from a global second-hand clothing market worth millions, diverting donations from legitimate charities.
  • GPS trackers traced donated clothing from Canadian bins to Tunisia, revealing a global trade network.