Local Production Empowerment

By employing local artisans and sourcing materials locally, economic empowerment and sustainable job creation are achieved, because community-based production builds self-reliance and keeps economic value within the region. This strategy centers on producing goods—like shoes—within the communities that benefit from them, ensuring that economic gains remain local. Unlike models that rely on imported donations, this approach combines product distribution with workforce development, turning aid into investment in local economies.

orgs running it

activities of those orgs

clusters touched

who runs it

organizations running this strategy · 1

#01 MY 360 PROJECT AZ · 3 activities

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Global distribution of children's shoes MY 360 PROJECT
direct service
Distributes 360Mox and 360Slide shoes to underprivileged children in developing countries through partnerships with U.S.-based organizations and during organized service trips. Includes foot washing and proper fitting as part of the distribution process.
Operation of Build Centers for artisan employment and skill development MY 360 PROJECT
capacity building
Runs Build Centers in Baja Mexico (established 2018) and Uganda (opened 2022) that provide fair wages, job opportunities, and skill development to local artisans in Uganda and Mexico.
Organization of service trips with daily service and shoe distribution activities MY 360 PROJECT
direct service
Organizes mission and service trips that include daily service opportunities, shoe distributions (e.g., 80 pairs per trip), and logistical support such as submitting travel visas for participants.