The Banco Park in Ivory Coast is the second largest natural reserve in the world located in the center of the capital Abidjan.
The shield of greenery acts as a defense against erosion. In the heart of the forest is the Banco River, which has been transformed into a giant open-air laundry.
These makeshift washers commonly called Fanicos are mostly from neighboring countries.
From 6am local time, the ‘’Fanicos’’ walk from door to door collecting laundry in houses of the surrounding neighborhoods of Yopougon, Attécoubé and Abobo.
It’s the only way Ben has been making a living. I got married because I earned money from this job. There are a lot of people who earn money and open shops. When you save 200,000 FCFA ($370) or 300,000 ($545), you go to Mali to show your parents , Ben Ladji, a washerman told our Correspondent, Mmah Camara.