Donors who give money to the children-beggars are not helping in upgrading the quality of life of the begging childen but are actually facilitating the child-begging business which ultimately aids a number of sinful businesses.
Philanthropy lies in the heart of many Thais representing the beauty that has been in existence in our society for many generations. However, we would love to see chartiable contributions remain in our ethical system but for the appropriate causes. Donations given to children-beggars has evolved as a source for criminals to fund their sinful businesses. The criminals or mafias often kidnap underprivileged children or buy them for the purpose of becoming children beggars. These children become enslaved and are forced to beg for money. They are also forced to collect a certain amount of money to avoid being tortured. It is common for people typically walking along a street of poor kids or elder adults holding small babies to feel sorry for these beggars and to donate some small change in hopes that their contributions could improve the lives of these children. Hence, the Mirror Foundation's campaign seeks to build awareness of these children-beggars who are being taken advantage of and need our help!