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The Shoe That Grows distribution reflections

The Shoe That Grows distribution reflections

January 02, 2025

Personally distributing The Shoe That Grows is a powerful experience. Read the stories of two past supporters to hear how they were impacted.
Helping Belizean kids get to school through The Shoe That Grows

Helping Belizean kids get to school through The Shoe That Grows

December 05, 2024

Read how 210 kids and teachers in Belize now have a pair of shoes, protecting their access to education for years to come.
The Shoe That Grows supports ongoing service in southern Zambia

The Shoe That Grows supports ongoing service in southern Zambia

November 21, 2024

Pastor Andy Neal and Temple Baptist Church have built a special relationship with communities in Zambia—which includes distributing The Shoe.
A creative approach to mission trip fundraising

A creative approach to mission trip fundraising

October 29, 2024

After signing up for a mission trip to Guatemala, an Idaho-based teacher made an inspiring decision: instead of fundraising for her travel expenses, she would raise money to bring pairs of The Shoe That Grows....
The Shoe That Grows in Migori County

The Shoe That Grows in Migori County

January 18, 2023

Eunice Baraza writes about her experience distributing The Shoe That Grows in her community in Migori County, Kenya.
Revisiting The Shoe That Grows

Revisiting The Shoe That Grows

December 13, 2019

Hear about Because International’s trip to inspect how an early iteration of The Shoe That Grows held up for four children in Kenya.

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