Bata donates 1 million pairs of shoes to frontliners and their families

As a global leading shoe company, Bata Group has committed to donating 1 million pairs of shoes to healthcare workers, volunteers and their families, the front-liners fighting the COVID-19 with admirable courage and dedication every day.

In a statement issued today, Bata Primavera Sdn Bhd said the donation would impact a number of countries in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia-Pacific and India.

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 as diverse 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.

Founded in 1894, Bata operates in more than 70 countries and is one of the world's leading shoemakers, designing comfortable and stylish footwear at affordable prices.

Bata sells more than 180 million pairs of shoes annually in its 5,800 stores.

-- BERNAMA