Not wearing shoes leaves children and adults in various parts of Africa—including Uganda—vulnerable to some debilitating diseases and infections.
Shoes for Orphans
Although many people look primarily for performance, style, and comfort in our shoes, our footwear also serves important protective purposes. Not wearing shoes leaves children and adults in various parts of Africa—including Uganda—vulnerable to some debilitating diseases and infections.
Podoconiosis
Podoconiosis is a disease that develops through walking barefoot on volcanic soil for years at a time. It causes the legs, feet, and toes to swell and can leave sufferers unable to walk. It also causes the skin to thicken and split, which leads to ulcers and infections. This disease is as stigmatised as it is prevalent in African societies; it also interferes with the ability of children to go to school .
Podoconiosis can be prevented by washing soil off of the feet or by wearing shoes. However, it’s difficult to reach clean water sources for washing in some communities, and shoes may be unaffordable for many. A £10 donation can buy a good pair of shoes . Please give generously.
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Community Lighthouse Foundation seeks to sustain and build on essential projects.
All projects are voluntarily run and contributions are wholly used to further the aforementioned projects. CLF seeks to grow organically and develop its activities to build, strengthenand enhancethe valuable service it provides to all the community.
