In America, most children with a roof over their heads and shoes on my feet blessed, but in some countries there are many children who are forced to walk barefoot hurt in difficult conditions every day at risk of illness or even.
On 5 April, you can raise awareness of what these kids are going through every day experience it for yourself by the case of TOMS Shoes, "a day without shoes.
For countries like Ethiopia, wearing shoes is part of daily hygiene ritual that families can not practice what they are susceptible to diseases such as Podoconiosis.
"[Podoconiosis is] a disease that causes the feet and legs from prolonged irritation, swelling of the soil," TOMS is the page.
The company is working to shoes for disadvantaged children in the world. With each new purchase of TOMS shoes, give shoes to children in need. On 5 April TOMS is encouraging all customers and friends to go a day without her shoes, to start a conversation and spark inspiration in those who have nothing on this.
Simple support for shoes, the spread of the disease painful. cooperation with the irritants in the soil, TOMS with the children on the street, giving them the shoes, not to lower their interest to throw any glass, metal and other waste, which includes sidewalks and streets in their country.
TOMS believes that shoes not only help children in a healthy, but health is directly linked to the success and education.
"Children who are healthy, and successful students and access to education becomes a key factor in long-term success," says the website.
If your child stays healthy long enough to go to school and get education they deserve, they help create a brighter and successful future.
Several students agreed that "a day without shoes," is a noble thing, but students are not sure.
"I do not like to walk without shoes," DiJohn Henry, a freshman chemistry major, said. "It seems that a good idea. Many people do not notice."
"It's a good way to raise awareness," Chyna Williford, a freshman nursing major, said. "I think that people see, but do not participate. It is unsanitary, but it shows what these relate to children every day."
Mary-Kate Hayes, a junior visual arts major, takes care of this matter.
"I took part in the last two years," she said. "I like to support their mission and what to tell.
Hayes said that some professors might not agree with her bare feet, but I will try this for the third year.
David Moore, a biology major of study, believes that this is a good thing to disclose.
"Just like you, if you do not have shoes, do you feel?" Said Moore.
Visit www.onedaywithoutshoes.com for more information.
On 5 April, you can raise awareness of what these kids are going through every day experience it for yourself by the case of TOMS Shoes, "a day without shoes.
One Day Without Shoes |
One Day Without Shoes |
"[Podoconiosis is] a disease that causes the feet and legs from prolonged irritation, swelling of the soil," TOMS is the page.
The company is working to shoes for disadvantaged children in the world. With each new purchase of TOMS shoes, give shoes to children in need. On 5 April TOMS is encouraging all customers and friends to go a day without her shoes, to start a conversation and spark inspiration in those who have nothing on this.
Simple support for shoes, the spread of the disease painful. cooperation with the irritants in the soil, TOMS with the children on the street, giving them the shoes, not to lower their interest to throw any glass, metal and other waste, which includes sidewalks and streets in their country.
TOMS believes that shoes not only help children in a healthy, but health is directly linked to the success and education.
"Children who are healthy, and successful students and access to education becomes a key factor in long-term success," says the website.
If your child stays healthy long enough to go to school and get education they deserve, they help create a brighter and successful future.
Several students agreed that "a day without shoes," is a noble thing, but students are not sure.
"I do not like to walk without shoes," DiJohn Henry, a freshman chemistry major, said. "It seems that a good idea. Many people do not notice."
"It's a good way to raise awareness," Chyna Williford, a freshman nursing major, said. "I think that people see, but do not participate. It is unsanitary, but it shows what these relate to children every day."
Mary-Kate Hayes, a junior visual arts major, takes care of this matter.
"I took part in the last two years," she said. "I like to support their mission and what to tell.
Hayes said that some professors might not agree with her bare feet, but I will try this for the third year.
David Moore, a biology major of study, believes that this is a good thing to disclose.
"Just like you, if you do not have shoes, do you feel?" Said Moore.
Visit www.onedaywithoutshoes.com for more information.