But shoes are more than protection — they're a symbol. "The lack of shoes represents poverty on a global scale. It affects people mentally and psychologically. Shoes are about hope. They're about opportunity."
World Shoe Community Distribution
World Shoe's work continues beyond providing footwear. The shoes are educational tools featuring embedded reminders to wash hands and feet. They also serve as incentives in broader health initiatives, bundling hygiene education, vaccinations, and menstrual health interventions into a single distribution event.
“ Investing in global health from the ground up. ”
This integrated approach is what Dr. Cash calls "investing in global health from the ground up." It's not just about covering feet — it's about building pathways to better futures.
From Factory to Feet: A Model of Sustainability World Shoe's unique model combines for-profit and non-profit elements to create lasting change. l World Shoe Limited: The manufacturing arm, based in Africa, empowers local communities by creating jobs and building infrastructure. l World Shoe Inc: A for-profit enterprise that oversees the retail brand, ensuring global reach and economic sustainability. l Samaritan's Feet: The legacy non-profit distributing shoes and running hygiene programs. l The Impact Fund: A backbone organization that facilitates charitable donations, advocacy, and research.
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