Nour Boustani
1 min readFeb 24, 2023

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Thanks for reading and for your comment, Lakenya! I believe that as human beings, we have a natural inclination to help those in need. In my article, I mentioned that I would be willing to help an old person if I saw them asking for money on the street. However, when it comes to young people begging daily, I am concerned about the potential involvement of gangs, addiction, and other factors that may complicate the situation. :)

I understand that many people who are begging may be facing complex challenges such as physical or mental health issues, which may make it difficult for them to work and support themselves. In such cases, I believe that supporting organizations that offer assistance and job opportunities is a good way to provide a more sustainable form of help.

Let me give you an example here: I have seen some people who are born blind, but they do work and live happily and fulfilling life because they learned to grow! Their blind eyes do not prevent someone from living a happy and fulfilling life. Some organizations help people with particular problems to cope with the world. It's important to recognize and celebrate the diversity of human experiences and abilities and to support everyone in achieving their full potential. But, supporting street begging is not the correct answer.

I am not saying don't help the community, help, but help in a manner that helps them in the long run rather than the one that makes them lazy or ignorant. I hope this makes it clear! 😊

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Nour Boustani
Nour Boustani

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