When the founder of newly set up footwear label – Z’NG, Jon Wong first heard Deborah Henry’s passionate on-stage speech about Fugee School, an education centre for refugee children living in Malaysia, during an event, he was determined to find a way for Z’NG to collaborate with the charity.

Most of the students at Fugee School have experienced and witnessed the effects of war including death and suffering which no child should have to endure. Life in Malaysia however is not much easier with limited access to education and employment for the chance of a better future. Fugee School empowers the lives of refugee children through education, paving their path towards a brighter future. At Fugee School over 100 students come together in a fun and friendly environment 5 days a week to study English, Mathematics, Art, and Science as well as to develop their physical and creative side.

Both Jon and Deborah believe every child has the right to an education and so it was in this spirit that Jon came up with a fundraising idea to design a collection inspired by 3 amazing impactful ladies – Deborah herself, Marion Caunter and Mizz Nina (herein known as “Ambassadors), who strongly believe in the importance of education and children’s rights. The ambassadors are super excited to be part of the #StepOut fundraiser as they are fanatical about shoes and had fun adding their personal touch to the designs.

There are 3 shoe designs available and each design comes in 2 colours giving the shoe lover a fabulous selection to choose from. The shoes can be purchased online at www.zngbyzng.com & www.fashionvalet.com by the end of June. Profits of the sales under the #StepOut collection go towards funding the continued operations of Fugee School.