Save the Shoeless Soles
Save The Soles. Thursday, October 15, 2009
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How much does a shoe cost?
Not much, you might say.
Think again.
The average price of a shoe is USD$10. A paltry sum to most of us—but a fortune to the millions of families worldwide living below the poverty line.
It's not just the primary cost of buying one pair of shoes--it's the cost of wearing shoes.
Not much, you might say.
Think again.
The average price of a shoe is USD$10. A paltry sum to most of us—but a fortune to the millions of families worldwide living below the poverty line.
It's not just the primary cost of buying one pair of shoes--it's the cost of wearing shoes.
Children outgrow their shoes fast. Shoes are bought, shoes become too small, and new shoes must be bought again. How many $10s can these families afford? Exactly what is the cost of growing up?
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Currently, there are 300 million children in the world without shoes.
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Here is a clip we found interesting. You might want to start watching from 4:04 to get a more concise picture.