The Simple Way Everyone Can Help the Homeless | Ed Kirwan | TEDxBathUniversity

[@unknown_mari827]

I'm a 12 year old girl and whenever I have lunch at school I got to this store and I always see a woman begging for money. Unfortunately my family itself has financial problems so I can only give a small amount. I really wanna help this lady because if I can help a homeless person get on their feet then I can have a good feeling in my heart..

[@Flatleava]

Try offering other than money and wait for response, right there you will see which is more important to that person…. If they don’t want food or drink, it’s something else going on w them …. And I suggest that you think really good before you help financially, try all other ways first!, I think you are amazing kid and I love the way you are compassionate

[@Kingkongbadass]

Bless ur little heart try not to worry study hard god willing u will replace our heartless prime minister’s one day and will save the ppl but do nt stress urself keep ur head up and be successful in wt u would like to become one day

[@norathecatwitch3601]

That's actually really sweet, honey. Remember that there are kids like you and since you uare young, you grow quick. If your clothes aren't worn out and you aren't giving them to friends hand them to people you see with kids.

[@Eli77]

Every city should have centers for the homeless. Large building, for 150-200 people. There should be a hot shower,a washing machine, lots of camp beds,a kitchen where you can eat and drink tea. Homeless people should be able to come there and spend the night, wash and eat.

[@gnomebody2371]

The money, public support, and political will.

[@MeddahSoul444]

And the right amount of workers. Security, counseling, nurses, etc. I wish the employment process could get all of the good workers together to work at these places. Hire people who truly care about the cause because that's how we can change things.

[@Kingkongbadass]

Absolutely but unfortunately the government don’t care and sweeps them under the carpet

[@swolfe9668]

Bleeding heart do-gooders need to stop feeling sorry for the homeless, there scammers, close down the soup kitchens and shelters and you'll see how quickly these people start taking care of themselves

[@tictoc5443]

There are hostels but many people feel safer on the street

[@lukeharding4814]

Great message at the heart of this talk. Such a simple act, I'll certainly be thinking about what you've said next time I walk passed a homeless person.

[@aurorajustice5280]

I am so grateful to hear this. I live in a city with a very large homeless population and I've been looking for the best way to help. Thank you.

[@munhassan7840]

I really think coming together as a community we can help, everyone deserves a good quality of life.

[@careyjernigan134]

Thank you so much for reminding us, we are humans,.it is so easy to only focus within... Nothing is more wonderful as sharing with a stranger. The milisecond it takes to make eye contact in recognition to another, a smile, notice the young mother trying to pay for a purchase with little ones and they are ready to leave quickly, a simple can i help, any act of kindness matter. When i was growing up in the 50s, no matter where, an elder man or women would comment about the good behavior and press a quarter the palm of my hand...as a child I was surprised anyone noticed...

[@edwardstapleton]

A real eye-opener! A reminder of how easy it is to make a difference to people’s lives

[@lesleygalloway1755]

You are a brilliant communicator Ed. Thank you for raising awareness in such an informative and effective way. I am sure this message will really start to make a difference.

[@20hwilson]

Simple message really effectively delivered. More people in London should watch this talk!

[@sydneyh01]

I have to hustle at this point in my life I'm young and just starting to get my finances in order so I rarely have any money to spare, but whenever I have time I give a cigarette to homeless people, light it for them, and chat for a minute. It's very inexpensive and means a lot to people.

[@laurasteel5574]

Great talk Ed! Some really simple take aways there, and really shines a light on the importance of acknowledgment.

[@bluehairkim1]

Human, The most exotic animal of them all! Survivors! Beautiful with every smile

[@aliceeastwood6417]

Amazing message Ed, good on you. Hope it reaches many more people

[@andygalloway3038]

Fantastic talk Ed, not many more useful ways for people to spend 12 minutes of their day than to watch this video! Keep up the good work :)

[@jmaraboli1394]

After watching this, I had a bottle of water & a granola bar. It’s not much at all, but it’s something. I gave it to a homeless man

[@wemakechange8088]

Amazing talk Ed - so powerful! Looking forward to working with you to end homelessness!

[@EdKirwan]

Thanks guys! Looking forward to the Homelessness Conference in July!

[@miket2789]

Really good talk, eloquent and succinct, I was aware of the message before and this only reinforces the changes in my behaviour

[@emilyjiang1768]

Fabulous talk!! Thanks for sharing your great thoughts!!

[@jessicafoster9145]

Wow....this is deep. It struck me like I have never felt before.

[@maxdownham-bowers9841]

Excellent presentation! Thank you Ed!

[@yvonnehyatt8353]

Thank you for your message.🌎

[@InsideOurSuitcase]

This is amazing Ed! Great talk. :-)

[@finokane6578]

Good man Ed, keep fighting the good fight 💪

[@georgiagrundy9423]

Well done Ed! This is a great talk and I hope it gets all the attention it deserves :)

[@PocketTrailblazer]

Amazing work Ed, such a powerful talk and really made me think 😊

[@theshoeboxghost3633]

Ppl on the street overseas are different from the ppl on the street in the US big facts

[@Kingkongbadass]

Instead of giving ppl money to drown their sorrows give actual food to energise them to sort the life out or direct them to housing association or councils and benefits to get them a roof over the head u cannot build a life on the street

[@tomstevens1577]

Really interesting insight. I'll certainly approach situations differently as a result

[@shaneross7428]

That was beautiful

[@kyrier9827]

I so badly want to just sit down with a homeless person and talk to them. However, I am a young female. And since many homeless people have addictions to alcohol or drugs or are homeless because of debilitating mental illnesses, I can never just sit down with them and talk because I need to keep myself safe. How can I be kind and friendly to them without putting myself in danger?

[@newme1589]

If they look like they are high on drugs, avoid them. If they seem calm, keep a distance, say hello

[@jiggersotoole7823]

Ted Talks on self improvement or acheiving one's goals and becoming more successful garner millions of views. Meanwhile talks on homelessness receive a mere pittance by comparison. surprise surprise.

[@Borex2]

Thank you

[@lauren4110]

❤❤❤

[@evee8462]

Beautiful

[@henrygfinn]

Truly inspiring stuff Ed! Goodonya!

[@overcomer1921]

What does this verse mean to you? John 7:24 King James Version 24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

It means you're gullible as fnck.

[@alzathoth]

the audio of this video really sucks. :/

[@prankfever8877]

the flying diarrhea prank - KZbin

[@atuhairwemary.immaculate4380]

Grt talk

[@stefbackup]

Honestly looking for help I'm really not sure there's this homeless man in the city I live (small city I live on the outskirts) and every time I go into the centre I always give him some money or I'll buy him some food and he always smiles and if I'm honest he probably recognizes me by now. I'd love to have a conversation with him and help but how do I know if that's what he wants? Not everyone is the same I could ask him if he wants a conversation but I'm so awkward I'd have no clue how to start one. Does anyone have any advice?

[@corinnek773]

Offer to take him to lunch. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, maybe just something like Subway. But that would give you an opportunity to walk with him and share a meal together.

[@andrewforbes8219]

Loo

[@TheAnimeist]

"funding is so short" Interesting how it takes 12 minutes to talk about removing your guilt by engaging with the homeless, yet money is what is sought after.

[@yoandervmoney6321]

You are making all these conclusions based on one person?

[@chippewaguy4193]

I’d bet all my life saving that if I gave a homeless man the option to have a apartment to live in or 200 dollars worth of drugs he’d pick the drugs........ 9 times out of 10.

[@DenKulesteSomFins]

Not all homeless people use drugs, and most users of drugs are not homeless. Can you honestly say you haven't used any kind of drug, ever? Judging by the fact that you'd bet your life saving on such a moronic stance, you're not the brightest tool in the back

[@richardgreer5176]

If he had the apartment he could get way more 200 of drugs

[@greenghost6416]

@@richardgreer5176 Thats not how drug addicts think though.