Noida: Sometimes, a simple act of kindness can spark a quiet revolution. That’s exactly what 10-year-old Meher Sikka from Noida has done with her initiative, ‘Kindsoles’, which provides footwear to children living in poverty—many of whom grow up walking barefoot across unsafe and often unforgiving terrain.

The idea for Kindsoles took root in 2023 during a moment that seemed ordinary at first glance. As her house underwent renovation, Meher noticed the children of construction workers running around barefoot in the dirt. It was an image that struck her deeply, especially after a lesson at school had highlighted the health hazards of not wearing shoes indoors.

“I was learning that walking barefoot in unsanitary conditions can lead to parasitic infestations, plantar warts, and even spinal stress, all of which disproportionately affect children growing up in disadvantaged settings. If it’s not safe to walk barefoot at home, how can these kids walk on broken roads or in........

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