# Charitable Crafting Parties Sole Hope Parties Give Guests the Chance to Make Shoes for Ugandans By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-09-23 | Updated 2015-09-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-hope References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/107223-repurpose-old-denim-for-shoeless-children-in-uganda-with-a-sole-hope-party) & [solehope.org](http://www.solehope.org/) At these unique parties, guests sip on cocktails, mingle and chat and re-purpose their old jeans into shoes for [Sole Hope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka), an American charity working to give shoes to Ugandans. Sole Hope works in Uganda to provide shoes to those who can't afford or don't have access to them, in hopes of protecting against bacteria and pests that attack bare feet. In the process, Sole Hope aims to teach Ugandans the trade of shoe-making. Sole Hope party hosts purchase a [shoe-making kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker) from Sole Hope based on the size of the party they want to host -- they can be small, friendly gatherings or large public events. The kit comes with all of the information and supplies necessary for invitees to create [DIY denim shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore). Guests can bring their own used jeans, or they can be purchased from Goodwill or from Sole Hope itself. After the party, the shoes are sent to Sole Hope's workshop in Uganda, where they're finished by trained Ugandan shoemakers and then distributed to the community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Charitable Crafting Parties:** Charitable crafting parties are a growing trend that allow guests to engage in philanthropy while enjoying a social gathering. - **Re-purposing Old Jeans:** The trend of re-purposing old jeans for DIY projects, such as making shoes, is gaining popularity as a sustainable fashion practice. - **Skills Transfer for Sustainable Development:** The trend of teaching trade skills, such as shoe-making, to disadvantaged communities in developing countries, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for social enterprises. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can tap into the trend of charitable crafting parties to offer unique and socially conscious gathering options. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore the trend of re-purposing old jeans for DIY projects and offer products or services that support sustainable and creative fashion. - **Social Enterprise:** Social enterprises can seize the opportunity to teach trade skills in developing countries, like shoe-making, to empower local communities and create sustainable development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [House Party Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boots-beauty-house-party.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md) - [Custom Party Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-and-charli-xcx.md) - [Purpose-Driven Winery Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottles-for-better.md) - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Customizable Co-Created Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker.md)