Shoes for Life

Shoes for Life
INTRO

Jiggers are a parasitic flea that burrows under the skin and builds a nest there, most commonly attacking peoples hands and feet. They pose a tremendous threat to impoverished people in east Africa. The best way to prevent jigger problems are health and hygiene education, ensuring a clean environment and simply putting on shoes. However it's very difficult for many east Africans to afford shoes when the average daily income is only $2USD and there is a severe lack of resources and infrastructure.

SOLUTIONS
Question
  • Millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa have no shoes to wear.
  • Tungiasis is a very common disease for locals without shoes, often causing death among children.
 
Action
  • Provide supplies for jigger prevention.
  • Conduct jigger treatment.
  • Promote health and hygiene education.
RESULTS

Result

3,150,000
beneficiaries of humanitarian aid
53,271
beneficiaries of jigger treatment