2009 VBS Project: Shoe Me

What is the need?

Our goal is to raise $25,000 to buy 2,500 pairs of shoes for orphans in Congo.  Just $10 will buy a brand new pair of shoes for a child in Congo.

Why shoes?

In the U.S. having shoes is pretty much a  given.  This is not the case for kids in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Most children wear flip flops that are often broken and sewn back together.  Sometimes the soles are totally worn down and are too big or too small.  But kids wear what they have, and shoes don't get thrown away until there is nothing left.

Since they often walk 8-10 miles a day, having good shoes is critcally important.  Walking is a child's means of transportation - there are no cars.  School is 1/2 to 3 miles away.  The market is 1-2 miles away.  Children are sent everywhere with messages and deliveries.  They walk to church.  They walk to the water source to fetch water and carry the bucket back on their heads.  They walk to the forest to find fire wood.   

 

 

 

How can I share GlobalFingerprints with our VBS kids?

The video to the right will help you experience GlobalFingerprints. You can download it and use it to educate the children in VBS about these orphans.

What do we do when VBS is over?

First, let us know about your experience! Email us at globalfingerprints@efca.org and share what God has done through your VBS. We are interested!

Second, please make your check made out to "EFCA", put "21709-3996 - GlobalFingerprints VBS" in the memo line and mail to:

EFCA
901 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420

 

I still have more questions. Who should I contact?

Email us at globalfingerprints@efca.org.

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