THINK! Before Buying or Giving to Begging Children

When you travel you will encounter many children begging or selling goods on the streets

Many parents feel compelled to put their children on the streets to work because they are unable to earn an income themselves due to their lack of education or employable skills. UNICEF estimates there are over 200 Million such children worldwide. By buying products, giving money or food to begging children you are maintaining this unsafe daily life and preventing them from accessing school or training; you also prevent organizations from effectively helping them leave the street to access support. This keeps them locked in the poverty cycle.

Many organizations provide training and support to parents and young people, preparing them to care for themselves and their children. Products made by these students and their families can be found in many shops and you can enjoy their services in the various training businesses.

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