The Need for Shoes in Colombia

Shoes help prevent the spread of parasitic diseases that plague over 1.4 billion people worldwide. They are a basic human necessity.

In Colombia, the lack of shoes can become a main cause for disease. Shoes are are essential, but many families in Colombia can’t afford them. Walking along unpaved roads without proper footwear can cause feet to be exposed to unsanitary conditions. For many people, the lack of shoes means increased infection rate. A walk to school can become a dangerous burden for many young children.

Hands on Outreach is looking for people to partner with them to help alleviate this problem in Colombia. They need your help.