The Atinga Project seeks to undo the damage done by “one for one” and other approaches to aid & development that disregard and often harm local economies around the world.
Ever since the very first discarded man-made car tire, artisan-shoemakers have been crafting tire-sandals the world throughout. The AP partners with local, small-scale artisan-shoemakers to bring what is essentially Africa’s most common and humble shoes to Western markets.
This website serves as both a Project archive and resource center for those who want to help others with dignity, honor, and humility.
At Atinga, we believe walking a mile in someone else's shoes is the most powerful way to fight prejudice.
The AP couples the most powerful way to destroy prejudice with the most effective way to combat poverty.
Hand-outs and second-hand imports from the West are not a long-term solution to poverty. Research shows that these approaches keep people in poverty, because low-cost second-hand items resold in local community markets always undercut the prices of local producers in those communities.
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