How Once Barefoot Refugee Delivered Hope, Faith, and 20,000 Pairs of Shoes

Dawit Sium was once a barefoot refugee from Ethiopia. He fled his home country with his family during the Ethiopian Civil War and spent years living in a refugee camp in Kenya.

Congo Sole: How a Once Barefoot Refugee Delivered Hope, Faith, and 20,000 Pairs of Shoes

by Peter Crossland

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Despite the hardships he faced, Dawit never lost hope. He knew that he had to make a better life for himself and his family.

After arriving in the United States, Dawit worked hard to learn English and get a good education. He eventually became a successful businessman.

But Dawit never forgot his roots. He remembered the struggles he faced as a refugee, and he wanted to help others who were going through similar experiences.

In 2009, Dawit founded the Dawit Sium Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides shoes to underprivileged children around the world.

The foundation has distributed over 20,000 pairs of shoes to children in need. The shoes are more than just a gift; they are a symbol of hope and faith.

Dawit's story is an inspiration. It shows that no matter what challenges you face in life, you can overcome them with hope, faith, and determination.

From Barefoot Refugee to Successful Businessman

Dawit Sium was born in Ethiopia in 1972. His father was a farmer and his mother was a homemaker. Dawit had a happy childhood, but his life changed dramatically when the Ethiopian Civil War broke out in 1974.

The war tore Ethiopia apart. Dawit's family was forced to flee their home and live in a refugee camp in Kenya. Life in the camp was difficult. There was little food and water, and the refugees were often sick.

Despite the hardships, Dawit never lost hope. He knew that he had to make a better life for himself and his family.

After the war ended, Dawit and his family were able to return to Ethiopia. However, the country was still in chaos. There was no work, and the economy was in shambles.

In 1991, Dawit decided to leave Ethiopia and seek a better life in the United States. He arrived in the US with nothing but the clothes on his back.

Dawit didn't speak English, and he had no job. But he was determined to succeed. He worked hard to learn English and get a good education.

In 2002, Dawit graduated from college with a degree in business administration. He then started his own business, a clothing store.

Dawit's business was successful, and he was able to achieve the American dream. But he never forgot his roots.

The Dawit Sium Foundation

In 2009, Dawit founded the Dawit Sium Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides shoes to underprivileged children around the world.

The foundation has distributed over 20,000 pairs of shoes to children in need. The shoes are more than just a gift; they are a symbol of hope and faith.

Dawit's foundation has made a real difference in the lives of many children. The shoes that he provides give children a sense of dignity and hope.

Dawit's story is an inspiration. It shows that no matter what challenges you face in life, you can overcome them with hope, faith, and determination.

Hope, Faith, and the Power of Giving Back

Dawit Sium's story is a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference in the world. We may not be able to solve all the world's problems, but we can all do our part to help those in need.

Giving back doesn't have to be a grand gesture. It can be as simple as volunteering your time, donating to a charity, or simply being kind to others.

When we give back, we not only help others, but we also enrich our own lives. Giving back connects us to our community and gives us a sense of purpose.

Dawit Sium is an example of the power of giving back. He has overcome adversity to become a successful businessman and philanthropist.

Dawit's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows that we can all make a difference in the world, no matter how small. Let's all strive to be like Dawit and give back to our communities.

Congo Sole: How a Once Barefoot Refugee Delivered Hope, Faith, and 20,000 Pairs of Shoes

by Peter Crossland

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1603 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	167 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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