Meso-soft project
Challenge
Many of Bidibidi refugee settlement 500,000 refugee children lack proper footwear, leading to health risks, educational barriers, and environmental pollution from discarded shoes. This negatively affects the wellbeing of both the forcibly displaced population in the camp and the host communities.
Solution
Eco-shoes Africa will provide sustainable, adjustable shoes to vulnerable refugee children in the Bidibidi, while simultaneously promoting eco-friendly shoe production by refugees and reducing environmental pollution caused by discarded shoes.
Impact
Children will benefit from better footwear, while adults will benefit from vocational training. Outcomes include improved well-being, empowerment through skills and employment, environmental responsibility, community integration, advocacy, and long-term sustainability.