"TWO KIDS, TWO REALITIES"

Title: "TWO KIDS, TWO REALITIES"

Often at red lights we see beggar kids hustling to earn for their bread, while kids like us at that same signal, sitting comfortably in school   busses get to go to prestigious institutions to learn, how is this fair?Beggar children are among the most marginalized groups, often neglected by society and deprived of basic rights, including the right to education. In families living in extreme poverty, children are expected to work or beg for survival, leaving them with little to no opportunity to attend school. The streets become their classroom, but their ""education"" consists of exposure to exploitation, danger, and physical labor.

In many countries, there is a stark contrast between the opportunities afforded to children who can attend school and those who are forced to work on the streets. While formal education systems continue to grow and expand for those with resources, beggar children remain outside of this system, unable to access the benefits of education that could empower them to break free from the cycle of poverty.

These children are not just denied an education—they are also deprived of the chance to develop emotionally, socially, and mentally in a safe and supportive environment. The disparity between the lives of children who go to school and those who must work or beg is a glaring example of inequality. The fact that beggar children are forced to grow up in this environment is not just a personal tragedy—it is a societal failure to recognize and address the needs of the most vulnerable."

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ARTIST: AKSHITA MAITY