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

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  • Опубліковано 25 кві 2019
  • After taking on several projects to help tackle the stigma associated with homelessness Ed discusses the little everyday things we can do to help homeless people. He slept rough for 48 hours in April 2017 in order to change the perception his students had of homelessness. This ultimately led Ed to take on several projects which challenged the stigma attached with homelessness but ultimately the aim is to empower people to take small actions, as simple as acknowledging someone on the street. He also co-founded the We Make Change Homelessness Community which on an organisational level, brings charities and volunteer groups alike under one roof to discuss ways they can collaborate together more effectively, something that is desperately needed when funding is so short.
    Ed is currently putting together a small film of the Homeless World Cup from Mexico 2018 and is off to India to work with Slum Soccer in April, both fantastic projects which aim to use football as a catalyst in ending homelessness and social exclusion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

КОМЕНТАРІ • 62

  • @Eli77
    @Eli77 3 роки тому +37

    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
      @gnomebody2371 2 роки тому +2

      The money, public support, and political will.

    • @MeddahSoul444
      @MeddahSoul444 2 роки тому +9

      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.

    • @syedhussain6686
      @syedhussain6686 Рік тому +1

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

    • @swolfe9668
      @swolfe9668 Рік тому

      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
      @tictoc5443 Рік тому +2

      There are hostels but many people feel safer on the street

  • @unknown_mari827
    @unknown_mari827 2 роки тому +21

    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
      @Flatleava Рік тому +1

      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

    • @syedhussain6686
      @syedhussain6686 Рік тому +1

      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
      @norathecatwitch3601 8 місяців тому

      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.

  • @lukeharding4814
    @lukeharding4814 5 років тому +25

    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
    @aurorajustice5280 2 роки тому +2

    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
    @munhassan7840 Рік тому +1

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

  • @careyjernigan134
    @careyjernigan134 2 роки тому +3

    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
    @edwardstapleton 5 років тому +3

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

  • @lesleygalloway1755
    @lesleygalloway1755 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @laurasteel5574
    @laurasteel5574 5 років тому +7

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

  • @aliceeastwood6417
    @aliceeastwood6417 5 років тому +5

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

  • @20hwilson
    @20hwilson 5 років тому +3

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

  • @emilyjiang1768
    @emilyjiang1768 5 років тому +4

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

  • @miket2789
    @miket2789 5 років тому +4

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

  • @andygalloway3038
    @andygalloway3038 5 років тому +3

    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 :)

  • @yvonnehyatt8353
    @yvonnehyatt8353 Рік тому

    Thank you for your message.🌎

  • @maxdownham-bowers9841
    @maxdownham-bowers9841 Рік тому

    Excellent presentation! Thank you Ed!

  • @jessicafoster9145
    @jessicafoster9145 2 роки тому

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

  • @wemakechange8088
    @wemakechange8088 5 років тому +2

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

    • @EdKirwan
      @EdKirwan 5 років тому +2

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

  • @Borex2
    @Borex2 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @InsideOurSuitcase
    @InsideOurSuitcase 5 років тому +5

    This is amazing Ed! Great talk. :-)

  • @georgiagrundy9423
    @georgiagrundy9423 5 років тому +2

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

  • @finokane6578
    @finokane6578 5 років тому +2

    Good man Ed, keep fighting the good fight 💪

  • @tomstevens1577
    @tomstevens1577 5 років тому +1

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

  • @PocketTrailblazer
    @PocketTrailblazer 5 років тому +1

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

  • @bluehairkim1
    @bluehairkim1 2 роки тому

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

  • @sydneyh01
    @sydneyh01 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @evee8462
    @evee8462 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @shaneross7428
    @shaneross7428 2 роки тому +1

    That was beautiful

  • @jmaraboli1394
    @jmaraboli1394 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @lauren4110
    @lauren4110 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @henrygfinn
    @henrygfinn 5 років тому +2

    Truly inspiring stuff Ed! Goodonya!

  • @kyrier9827
    @kyrier9827 Рік тому +1

    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?

  • @theshoeboxghost3633
    @theshoeboxghost3633 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @atuhairwemary.immaculate4380
    @atuhairwemary.immaculate4380 5 років тому +1

    Grt talk

  • @overcomer1921
    @overcomer1921 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @stefbackup
    @stefbackup 2 роки тому

    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
      @corinnek773 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @syedhussain6686
    @syedhussain6686 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @jiggersotoole7823
    @jiggersotoole7823 2 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @andrewforbes8219
    @andrewforbes8219 2 роки тому

    Loo

  • @alzathoth
    @alzathoth Рік тому

    the audio of this video really sucks. :/

  • @prankfever8877
    @prankfever8877 2 роки тому

    the flying diarrhea prank - UA-cam

  • @yoandervmoney6321
    @yoandervmoney6321 2 місяці тому

    You are making all these conclusions based on one person?

  • @TheAnimeist
    @TheAnimeist 2 роки тому

    "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.

  • @chippewaguy4193
    @chippewaguy4193 3 роки тому

    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
      @DenKulesteSomFins 2 роки тому

      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
      @richardgreer5176 2 роки тому

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

    • @greenghost6416
      @greenghost6416 Рік тому +1

      @@richardgreer5176 Thats not how drug addicts think though.