Farmers in the Laborde area in southern Haiti trying on their new Vans shoes. The gift had special meaning because of how much these farmers lost when Hurricane Matthew caused so much damage in their area.
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The logistical challenges involved in transporting the donation were not simple, but the gift did indeed finally get to Haiti. And over the course of June, the shoes were distributed to farmers affiliated with the SFA in Gonaives, St. Michel de l’Attalaye, Terre des Negres, Medor and Laborde.
“The gift of these shoes from Vans, made with Timberland’s help,” said Timote Georges, Executive Director of the SFA, “was the cause of great excitement among our farmers for two reasons. First, they were very grateful for the shoes themselves. But equally important was the signal to the farmers that they have not been forgotten.”