Toms offers helping hand to Haiti
02/10/2013
The US company has given more than 10 million pairs of new shoes to children in need globally through its initiative that sees a pair donated for every one bought, and has invested in creating jobs, supported social entrepreneurs and helped develop industries.
Since the devastating earthquake in 2010, Haiti has received substantial investment through foreign governments, aid and private partners but it remains a challenge to create self-sustaining private markets in the country.
Over the next year, Toms will support its manufacturing partners to establish operations in Haiti – bringing at least 100 new jobs and focused training. In addition, it aims to provide services for employees, their families and the broader community across a range of areas such as education, health and early childhood support.
In addition to manufacturing, Toms will continue the Haiti Artist Collective, a programme that employs 30 Haitian artisans to design and hand-paint shoes in Haiti.
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