They Beg to Differ

This past weekend saw the launch of an exciting and radical new project by Grevon Jacobs and the FMP Crew aimed at raising social awareness of the plight of beggars.
Grevon who lives in Randfontein, Gauteng, had to become a beggar, but he was a beggar with a twist. He begged with a cardboard sign that read “I Beg to Differ”

Grevon says: “I was a beggar who instead of asking for money, gave away money. I would ask first and upon people saying no, I would then give them money.”
“We would all end up laughing about it. It was an opportunity to encourage others to live, give and laugh more”
“It taught us many lessons. I learned a lot from the experience, I learned that it’s the most humiliating thing to be a beggar.”

“These guys have it hard. If you are looking for a tan, it’s the easiest way to get one. You are not guaranteed money.”
“People have money yet they are reluctant to give and there are various thoughts that go through their minds as to why they don’t give. Many feel that in giving we encourage more beggars. We praise God for the experience though.”

Check out the trailer video below of the FMP Crew “I Beg to Differ” project.
We at bruinou.com will keep you updated on their progress and on how you can get involved with supporting their work.