Bata donates one million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families during Covid-19 crisis
Delhi/IBNS: Famous footwear brand, Bata Group recently said that has donated one million pairs of shoes to health care workers, volunteers and their families, the front-liners fighting the Covid-19.
The donation will be for a number of countries, in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and India.
“During these unprecedented times, Bata is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the health and safety of our employees and consumers, to continue to serve our consumers to the best of our ability, and to take meaningful action to help communities in need and those on the frontlines,” said Alexis Nasard, Bata CEO.
According to the compnay, since the onset of the outbreak, Bata through its ‘Bata Heroes’ initiative, has been working with its long-standing foundations, charitable partners, government officials, and other organizations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, in countries such as India, Czech Republic, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Colombia, Italy, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Chile, Peru, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Bata produced and donated face masks, face shields and protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers, as well as donated food, hygienic products, or funds through the Bata Children’s Program and the Bata Shoe Foundation, the release said.
Founded in 1894, Bata is one of the world’s leading shoemakers, with the family-owned business operating in more than 70 countries.
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