Begging needs to be managed.

(Baonghean) - It's quite unpleasant to walk into a restaurant and see... beggars. And then you encounter them again at another restaurant, especially the persistent haggling of beggars, which makes many people feel uncomfortable.

This scene is not uncommon, day and night, on the streets, in markets, and in shops... young and old, disabled people. It's not just the elderly and disabled... the phenomenon of homeless beggars is increasingly appearing in Vinh City, using excuses like selling goods, shining shoes, selling lottery tickets, or singing to solicit money from customers.

Consider the plight of sick children and elderly people with amputated legs who often crawl in crowded places like traffic lights or markets. Without someone behind them, they wouldn't be able to easily move from one place to another begging. Besides those in desperate circumstances who rely on the community's generosity, many believe begging has become a profession, even backed by powerful "protectors." What's concerning is that this phenomenon makes the urban landscape of Vinh City look unsightly, yet the authorities at all levels have failed to address it effectively.

"No homeless beggars" is one of the five criteria that Da Nang has been striving for for many years. The city has even set up a hotline and announced it through mass media so that people can report beggars to the authorities for handling.

Each citizen who discovers and reports a homeless person receives a reward of 200,000 VND. As a result, from 2005 to the present, Da Nang has discovered and rounded up nearly 1,000 homeless beggars. Of these, about 40% were taken to the Da Nang Social Protection Center for management and care, while the rest were returned to their local areas.

Da Nang's approach also serves as a valuable lesson for Vinh City in managing begging activities and strictly punishing those who exploit disabled people for personal gain.