In the shadow of towering buildings and bustling city streets, an invisible crisis lingers—hundreds of children forced to call the streets their home. Homelessness amongst children is not just a tragedy; it is a failure of society to protect its most vulnerable.

It’s easy to reduce homelessness to just numbers, but behind each stat is a child with dreams and fears, just like any other. They are not "less than"—they are survivors, forced to grow up too soon. Society often looks away, treating them as an inconvenience rather than individuals deserving of dignity. They are more than just numbers!

We must learn empathy, not because we fear becoming homeless ourselves, but because it is simply the right thing to do. No child should be left to navigate a world that refuses to see them. Their lives are worth more than a passing glance—they deserve a future filled with hope, not hardship.

Treating homeless children with kindness and dignity costs nothing. A simple meal, a warm blanket, or even a moment of acknowledgment can remind them that they matter. Don't be the stranger they remember as being condescending. Be the stranger who had a smile and kind words for them.