Why Shoes Matter: A Call to Action

October 28, 2024
by Swahiba@OlympicDrive

For the most vulnerable, the impact of going without shoes is not just about discomfort it’s about survival. Picture a child with jiggers, struggling to walk as each step brings searing pain. In school, they are shunned by classmates, isolated by a condition that could be easily prevented. Now, imagine you’re a child in the same village, barefoot, knowing that without shoes, you could be next but there’s nothing you can do to protect yourself.

In communities where survival means prioritizing food over basic needs like shoes, children’s feet are left exposed to serious dangers. Cooking over open fires, their bare feet can be severely burned by stray embers. Walking to school, they step on sharp objects, thorns, and glass, suffering injuries that can lead to infections, or worse. Even the cheapest footwear can’t provide the protection they need.

These are the heartbreaking realities we’ve seen firsthand during the Tabasamu shoe distributions. The struggles faced by vulnerable children are universal, and no child should endure them. A simple pair of shoes can change everything protecting a child from injury, restoring their dignity, and giving them the freedom to walk confidently, without pain or fear.

Now, imagine you can be the one to make a difference.

You can be the reason a child walks confidently to school, free from the shame of jiggers or the danger of infection. You can provide more than just shoes you can provide hope. 

Act now. 
Donate online: http://bit.ly/tabasamu

Donate Via Mpesa: Paybill No. 366281 Account No. “Your Name”
Get in touch info@swahiba.org

Every shoe, Every step, Every act of kindness counts.

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