Attending these parent groups were mothers who represented three different language and cultural groups. These mothers collected and distributed pairs of shoes to other children in their communities. 

Other pairs of shoes were also distributed to two mosques within the Iraqi community in the Southern corridor of Perth. This donation enabled families to gift their children new shoes during Eid – the festival at the end of Ramadan where families normally receive gifts of shoes and clothing. Shoes were also gifted to children at the Easter celebrations and the Hindi group at the temple for Holi.

CHARLES & KEITH shoes were included in STC’s Back-to-School Packs in Queensland, which were distributed by 54Reasons, STC’s Australian program delivery team. Women’s shoes were distributed as part of STC’s Mother’s Day initiative, while children’s shoes were provided to remote communities throughout the state. The 54Reasons team distributed women’s shoes as part of STC’s Mother’s Day initiative and children’s shoes to remote communities throughout the state.

This support not only provided the children with comfortable footwear but also instilled in them confidence and a sense of readiness for their educational journey. With proper shoes, they can now step confidently into their classrooms, eager to learn and grow.