Why We Give Shoes
1.5 billion people are infected with foot-borne diseases and could be prevented with proper footwear.
Over 300 million children worldwide lack adequate footwear, putting them at risk of cuts, infections, and soil-transmitted diseases that hinder health, education, and opportunity.
Soil-Transmitted Helminths are intestinal worms (Acaris, whipworm, and hookworm) which can be transmitted when people walk barefoot on contaminated soil.
Approximately 4-5 million people in 32 countries have Podoconiosis arising from long-term contact with irritant soil.
More Than Just Shoes: Restoring Confidence, Dignity, and Independence
When kids in school don’t have proper or well-fitting shoes, they can be looked down upon by their peers and be uncomfortable and unconfident in the classroom. Additionally, lack of proper footwear can have a negative impact on a senior’s health and well-being, the ability to live independently, community involvement, and economic stability.
