2024 June-舊鞋救命-舊鞋.新的希望/June-2024 Step 30.Old Shoes.New Hope

今年，2024年新竹愛心小隊與美國團的孩子們一同參與一場充滿愛心的舊鞋救命志工活動。This year, in 2024, the Hisnchu Love Action collaborated with a group from the United States for a heartfelt volunteer event focused on rescuing lives through old shoes.總共15位學生參與，其中一位小朋友還是帶著媽媽一同來加入我們志工的行列，孩子們在現場被分配要協助的區域，他們都很積極付出。

A total of 15 students participated, including one child who joined us with their mother. The children were assigned areas to assist at the site and all eagerly contributed.

在整理妥當後，我們將這些準備好的舊鞋放入特製的募集袋子，隨後送往伯利恆倉庫。這個過程不僅是一種實際的行動，更是我們對需要幫助的人們的一種承諾。這是我們為愛而行動的時刻，讓每一雙舊鞋都成為希望的象徵。

After organizing everything, we placed the prepared old shoes into specially made collection bags and then delivered them to the Bethlehem warehouse. This process was not just a practical action but also a commitment to helping those in need. It was a moment of acting out of love, turning each pair of old shoes into a symbol of hope.

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活動也進行到了尾聲很感謝一位很有大愛的志工Emily帶領我們進行導覽並分享她在非洲參與的國際志工活動，並與我們說明＂沙蚤＂是沒有鞋子的孩子都有的疾病，也讓某些孩子因此致命。小小的沙蚤，侵蝕著雙腳，也隔絕了夢想。

As the event concluded, we were deeply grateful to Emily, a volunteer with great compassion, who led us on a tour and shared her experiences from international volunteer activities in Africa. She explained how "jiggers," a disease common among children without shoes, can be life-threatening, as these tiny sand fleas erode their feet and hinder their dreams.

「舊鞋。救命」號召願意為世界改變付出的年輕人，以實際行動透過關懷與同理，除了物資的捐助外也將裝載物資的貨櫃變成教室、診所，教會與社區關懷點。並在當地鑿井供應乾淨水源，教導畜牧及有機農業幫助偏鄉自立。

"Old Shoes. Save Lives." calls upon young people willing to make a difference in the world, encouraging practical actions through compassion and empathy. In addition to material donations, containers loaded with supplies are transformed into classrooms, clinics, churches, and community care centers. Wells are dug to provide clean water sources, and education on livestock and organic farming helps rural areas become self-sufficient.

這次的活動不僅是一場對舊物品的再利用，更是一場對生命的關懷。我們相信每一雙舊鞋都有其獨特的故事，而這些故事將在新主人手中繼續流傳。

This event was not just about reusing old items but also about caring for lives. We believe each pair of old shoes has its own unique story, stories that will continue to spread in the hands of their new owners.