1. SOLE HOPE

2. What is Sole Hope? Original Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hua1PV2rehs

3. WHAT ARE JIGGERS? Jiggers ( NOT CHIGGERS – jiggers are parasitic burrowers ) are small chigoe fleas that live in the dust, and are found on the dirt floors in schools and the homes of many families in Uganda and other similar climates. Jiggers ( NOT CHIGGERS – jiggers are parasitic burrowers ) are small chigoe fleas that live in the dust, and are found on the dirt floors in schools and the homes of many families in Uganda and other similar climates. These parasitic insects cling to and infest livestock, transferring jiggers into homes primarily in rural areas. The female jiggers burrow into the surface of skin that has been exposed to the flea. Once embedded in the body, the jigger lays eggs and creates up to pea-size egg sacks and continues to multiply by laying more eggs. These parasitic insects cling to and infest livestock, transferring jiggers into homes primarily in rural areas. The female jiggers burrow into the surface of skin that has been exposed to the flea. Once embedded in the body, the jigger lays eggs and creates up to pea-size egg sacks and continues to multiply by laying more eggs.

4. These wounds are painful, and cause difficulties for victims in daily activities such as walking, playing, and attending school. The infection can lead to severe inflammation, ulceration and fibrosis. It can also cause lymphangitis, gangrene, sepsis, and the loss of toenails, amputation of the digits, and death may also occur. These wounds are painful, and cause difficulties for victims in daily activities such as walking, playing, and attending school. The infection can lead to severe inflammation, ulceration and fibrosis. It can also cause lymphangitis, gangrene, sepsis, and the loss of toenails, amputation of the digits, and death may also occur.

6. CORE PURPOSE To effectively put in place preventive methods to combat diseases that enter through the feet and to create a positive physical and spiritual difference in the lives of individuals in impoverished communities. To effectively put in place preventive methods to combat diseases that enter through the feet and to create a positive physical and spiritual difference in the lives of individuals in impoverished communities.

7. CORE VALUES Relief: We believe in addressing the very real and present problems associated with the feet through medical intervention as well as taking preventative physical measures. Relief: We believe in addressing the very real and present problems associated with the feet through medical intervention as well as taking preventative physical measures. Education: We believe that education of the youth and their caretakers is essential for long-term solutions. Education: We believe that education of the youth and their caretakers is essential for long-term solutions. Sustainability: We believe in supporting communities and teaching the trade of shoe making. We innovate and demonstrate solutions that combine the best of indigenous and contemporary practice to create sustainable skills and employment. Sustainability: We believe in supporting communities and teaching the trade of shoe making. We innovate and demonstrate solutions that combine the best of indigenous and contemporary practice to create sustainable skills and employment.

8. WHY? We believe actions based on love and hope can change a nation. We believe actions based on love and hope can change a nation.

9. COLLECTION DRIVE Items needed: Items needed: Large safety pins Large safety pins Medical gloves Medical gloves Band-aids Band-aids Alcohol Wipes Alcohol Wipes Gauze Wrap Gauze Wrap Triple antibiotic/Neosporin Triple antibiotic/Neosporin Medical tape Medical tape Stickers for children Stickers for children Coloring books/crayons Coloring books/crayons Child strength pain medication Child strength pain medication

10. ONE SCHOOL’S EXPERIENCE Students at an alternative high school for teens who get into trouble are changed by participating in the Sole Hope project. Students at an alternative high school for teens who get into trouble are changed by participating in the Sole Hope project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ssju6ZCIlM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ssju6ZCIlM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ssju6ZCIlM

11. FROM HEART TO SOUL A look at what they do… A look at what they do… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZPKtkGU H8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZPKtkGU H8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZPKtkGU H8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bZPKtkGU H8