Getnet Marsha fled Ethiopia in Bare Feet; now he offers Shoe Shines, Inspiration

Getnet Marsha fled Ethiopia in Bare Feet; now he offers Shoe Shines, Inspiration

Getnet Marsha shines shoes at Charlotte Douglas International airport. He grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and came to the U.S. in 1992 as a refugee.

He now tries to send part of his earnings back to his hometown to support various street children who live there.

© Tanner Latham