While collecting shoes to send to poor people in other countries seems like a generous and kind way to help them, the growing consensus is that there are a range of impacts of this practice.  The article below provides suggestions on how to proceed.  Can whoever has organized this project provide the types of information this journalist has suggested be considered when doing this type of project?

http://www.djiboutijones.com/2014/02/dont-send-your-used-shoes-to-africa-or-maybe-do-send-them/?store=%2F

Laurie Osher, PhD
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