In the streets of India, it isn’t uncommon to encounter people begging for money, often with a story about how they landed on hard times and have mouths to feed. They are sometimes seen as people who prey on tourists and live off the goodwill of others.
However, one college lecturer, Naveen Kumar, decided not to turn away from those in need. He says it’s because six years ago, he had an experience that made him decide to help people get off the streets, find work, and return to normal life.