On June 13, 2024, within minutes, one Kenyan girl reinforced the impact that The Shoe That Grows can make. 

Hear from Michael about his experience receiving Christmas shoeboxes as a child in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Japheth Opondo grew up in the slums of Kibera, Kenya. Today, he works as Because International’s East Africa distribution partner. Read his story.

Are you looking to pack the best Christmas shoebox possible? Here are some tips to consider before getting started. 

Considering including The Shoe That Grows in your Christmas shoebox? Here are some common questions that may be helpful to know. 

Looking to make a bigger impact with Christmas shoeboxes? Here are our top tips and questions to ask before hosting a shoebox packing party.

What ideas and values drive the mission and work of Because International? Because International is a nonprofit based in Nampa, ID that works to alleviate poverty through impact products such as The Shoe That Grows.

Education’s impact on poverty alleviation is significant—but millions of children have barriers preventing them from receiving it.  

Read about a few crises happening around the world and how Because International works to support communities impacted by crisis.