關於 愛的鞋印
在非洲有一種昆蟲，名為沙蚤，以吸食人血寄生，在資源貧乏的地區，沙蚤流行率可達到 60%，最好的預防是正確衛教、整潔環境、穿上保護雙腳的鞋子，然而赤貧地區每日收入僅2美元，讓人人都有鞋子穿相當困難，我們希望藉由這部作品，將家中不要的或是塵封已久的舊鞋、舊衣服、包包這些物資，捐給非洲有需要的人，讓愛繼續延續。
愛的鞋印這部動畫作品中，以台灣舊鞋救命團創辦人 - 楊右任，將大眾捐贈的物資集結起來送到非洲，拯救非洲孩子的理念作為動畫核心，期望透過故事中的主角與擬人化鞋子之間情感的交流，增添兒童對故事情節與角色的印象，達到教育台灣孩子們可以發揮愛心，將自己過剩的物資送到非洲，包含舊鞋、舊衣服、舊包包等，讓非洲的小朋友們可以安心健康的成長，把原先對物品的愛繼續延續下去。
The Footprints of Love
In Africa, there is an insect called the sand flea, which feeds on human blood and parasitizes its host. In resource-poor areas, the prevalence of sand fleas can reach up to 60%. The best prevention is proper education, a clean environment, and wearing shoes that protect the feet. However, in impoverished regions where the daily income is only $2, it is difficult for everyone to afford shoes. Through this project, we hope to encourage people to donate old or unused shoes, clothes, and bags to those in need in Africa, allowing love to continue to spread.
In the animated film The Footprints of Love, the core story revolves around the founder of Taiwan’s "Old Shoes Save Lives" initiative, Yang Youren, who gathers donated items and sends them to Africa to save children’s lives. The goal of the film is to convey the message through the emotional connection between the protagonist and anthropomorphized shoes, making the story more engaging for children. By doing so, the animation aims to educate Taiwanese children on the importance of compassion, showing them how they can donate their surplus items—such as old shoes, clothes, and bags—to help African children. This initiative allows the children to grow up in healthier and safer environments, ensuring that the love initially given to the items continues to reach those in need.
Through this story, we hope to inspire a sense of empathy and a desire to make a difference, fostering a cycle of giving that can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver.
