What ‘begging’ for $2 taught me about surviving on Singapore’s streets

Participating in a poverty simulation exercise gave me fresh perspective on breaking the cycle of poverty.

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Participants sharing what they learnt or felt after the poverty simulation session.

Participants sharing what they learnt or felt after the poverty simulation session.

PHOTO: SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION FOUNDATION

For the first time in my life, I realised I’m not above begging.

And I actually begged for money – or rather for what passes as money. 

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