TOMS Shoes: A Closer Look
TOMS shoes promises that if you buy a pair of its canvas slip-ons, they’ll give a pair to a child in need. The company’s “Buy One, Give One” business model has been wildly successful. But we investigate whether TOMS is good aid by looking at how its shoes are distributed around the world, who they’re given to, and why.
Up next! An Inside Look at TOMS
We’re working hard on our next story, which takes an inside look at the TOMS Shoes movement. The company promises that if you buy a pair of their shoes, they’ll give a pair to a child in need. Listen here for a preview!
In Praise of ‘Lost Causes’
In this holiday edition, we explore what happens when someone refuses to accept the idea of a “lost cause” and instead gets down to the work of transforming a troubled life.
An Idea Sparked in Africa
For several years, I worked as a public radio and television correspondent in Africa. During that time, I traveled around the continent, seeing a range of social enterprise initiatives and aid programs on the ground, each meeting with varying degrees of success. I also discovered that well-intentioned ideas, poorly executed, can actually do harm.
Corruption in International Adoption
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. To commemorate, Tiny Spark’s inaugural show takes a look at corruption in international adoption.
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