Story By Evans Mensah-Bonsu
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Evans Mensah-Bonsu

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Stop Judging Beggars and the Homeless
Updated at Jan 17, 2025, 04:37
The story revolves around a Budget Analyst navigating boredom during a union strike. To break the monotony, he decide to cook for the family and shop for groceries at Kejetia-Dubai, avoiding overpriced satellite markets. On his way out, he encounters a man asking for charity, triggering reflections on society's judgmental attitudes toward beggars and homelessness. Despite limited cash, the narrator generously offers 15 Cedis, dismissing stereotypes and emphasizing empathy. The story critiques common prejudices and superstitions, advocating kindness and respect for the less fortunate while highlighting the strength it takes to seek help.
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