Even when other basic necessities are difficult to provide, a durable, adjustable pair of shoes can be transformative.

Amy, communications specialist, shares her experience on her first trip distributing shoes in Kenya. 

Six months following a distribution, teachers at a school in Thika, Kenya, report on the value of The Shoe That Grows for kids in their classes

Director of Impact, Sarah Hille, recaps a recent distribution follow up visit to check on the performance and impact of The Shoe. 

The Global Uplift Project provided The Shoe That Grows to schools in Isiolo, Kenya—improving health and dignity for 200 students. 

Dhamira Moja's Dignity in Every Step program provided The Shoe to children at Apokor Special School for Intellectual Disabilities

Director of Impact, Sarah Hille, shares her reflections on how we measure and report impact at Because International in her monthly blog. 

Each year, Girl Scouts councils across the US choose to partner with us to allow Girl Scouts the opportunity to use a portion of their cookie rewards to give shoes. 

2025 was an amazing year of impact for Because International. Check out our top 10 favorite memories and milestones from 2025 in photos.