street children

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@n.J @Iam_jauntyjen (5452) 25 Nov 16

I was walking along the sidewalk this afternoon on the way to the clinic. A young boy who seems like between 2-3 years old was sleeping on the street.He was not wearing any underwear and the flies hovered over him. His older...

beggars

street children

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The BEST GIFT

Supnetjuanpaolo646 @Supnetjuanpaolo646 (34) • Philippines 21 Dec 12

Gift is about giving . Material thing or not, the keyword is Give. All of us know that Gift is an important thing in most of us, all of us know that LOVE is the best GIFT to receive, Life too is a better GIFT. But what if you dont...

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The future of street children in the Philippines

dazzledlady @dazzledlady (1618) • Philippines 28 Feb 12

If you want to make a difference, what do you think is the best way to lessen the numbers of children loitering on streets asking for money in the Philippines?

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Most common community problems

guestmenot @guestmenot (53) • Philippines 15 Feb 12

The most common problems that are happening around. Illiteracy Teen pregnancy Teens and street children instead of going to school No proper disposal of waste Engaged in many vices and more... How can we transform this...

illeteracy

most common problems

proper waste disposal

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teen pregnancy

vices

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Love drive on my birthday

choybel @choybel (5042) • Philippines 6 Aug 11

I have been planning to have a love drive on my birthdays for many years now, some sort of charity event involving my friends for some street children but never really did one because I didn't really know how to do it or at least...

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13 year old girl knocked our door....You will give her MONEY or FOOD?

speedytypist @speedytypist (571) • United States 6 Mar 11

Few days back, somebody knocked our door. I thought it was a "trisikad driver" that my father asked a favor to send some food in the house as he usually did.(Father has other family and he tried to give us something by sending us...

alms

begging girl

street children

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Street Children...

shattered @shattered (1728) • Philippines 13 Dec 10

Street Children have flocked the cities even natives such as the aetas can be seen making "music noise" everywhere. I have nothing against street children, in fact I have often spent time with some when I was in College as part of...

alms

sense of entitlement

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DSWD will ban children from caroling on the streets this Christmas

louievill @louievill (28846) • Philippines 29 Nov 10

Okay the Department of Social Welfare has decided to ban children from caroling on the streets. Pros- It has been deemed that caroling on the streets will expose children to unnecessary danger. Cons- It...

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Money or Food?

kiralight75 @kiralight75 (23) 24 Nov 10

Have you ever encountered street children begging for money? I seldom meet them whenever I walk along the streets. And whenever they ask for money, I would be confused if I would give them money or I will just give them food. It's...

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Caring for Street Children

cutebunnyboy1987 @cutebunnyboy1987 (12) • Philippines 24 Nov 10

Good day everyone. Its been a long time that I did not post here, but because of something I saw this morning when I was on my way work that still bothers me until this point of time I decided to open this and start to...

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strolling in the city.. . .can you see street children?

sardonyx777 @sardonyx777 (450) • Philippines 8 Nov 10

I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. . . Its a beautiful song sang by Whitney Houston. Children are the hope for every nation. An over used statement of many politicians. But where are...

street children

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What do you do when a street children comes to you begging?

etp2377 @etp2377 (57) • Philippines 1 Aug 10

Sometimes you will be surprised when a street children comes to you and ask for money. When they surprised me, I tend to back-off. But sometimes, I give food instead of money because I think its better to give them food than...

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paying it forward...

jade_herrera @jade_herrera (37) 26 Mar 10

it has been my life long dream to do something good to my fellowmen without having to expplain myself as to why i am doing it. I want to do it without attracting attention. I have always had a soft spot for children and old...

helping others

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street children in your eyes

advokatku @advokatku (4033) • Indonesia 4 Mar 10

may our has familiar view child's of street in major cities, which in their daily lives are always on the streets and mingled with harsh street life. … a scene that was very usual, see they approached the motorist who stopped at a...

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street

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Have you Eaten in a Fast Food Chain together with a STREET CHILDREN/BEGGAR?

skbrence @skbrence (475) • Philippines 12 Jan 10

I have this teacher who had experienced it before. He had entered the fast food chain (it was McDonald...), ordered his food and sat alongside with the mirror wall. While eating, he saw a Street Children looking at him while...

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have you tried talking to a street children or beggar?

jakie18 @jakie18 (233) • Philippines 12 Jan 10

There are lots of street children and beggars roaming around the city begging for alms.Have you ever wonder where they come from.Have you ever tried asking them questions, some sort of interview?I remember one boy who is begging...

helping others

street children

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do you give money to beggars on the road?

xannebull @xannebull (1793) • Philippines 20 Sep 09

I don't tolerate those beggars asking money on the road bringing baby as their bait. I hate seeing them crossing the roads because this may cause them to get hit by cars. I give money to the beggars who just stay on the the...

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The Best for the Least

kryzell @kryzell (921) • Philippines 7 Jun 09

I was browsing the net, and found this painting that really broke my heart... I just thought of sharing this to you my fellow Mylotters. Although the painitng was done by a Filipino, and it's concept is about Christianity, I still...

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Do you like helping people?

gloamglozer @gloamglozer (1289) • Australia 5 May 09

I think one of the best feelings you can have is the feeling you get when you help someone. Knowing that you have made someone's world better for them is in itself very rewarding such as increasing your sense of self worth and...

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Do you give money to street children?

king4aday @king4aday (680) • Philippines 3 Apr 09

Here in the Philippines, it's quite common for street children to ask for money for food. I feel sad when I encounter them and realize how lucky most people are. I used to always give money if I have change to spare. But I prefer...

alms

streetchildren

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