For many families, outgrown or worn-out shoes can pile up quickly and create a headache at the start of the school year. Keeping up with kids’ rapidly growing feet can be daunting and expensive, not...

Meet Thomas, a teacher at Mulungu wa Mawe Primary School in Kilifi, Kenya. Growing up, Thomas lived in poverty with his grandma. They were often unable to afford basic necessities, and he frequently found himself...

When Sakiusa Rokovasa Vakadewatabua, Jr—who goes by Zac—was nine years old, he received his first Operation Christmas Child shoebox.  “Excitement shot me forward to retrieve my very own shoebox gift. Pulling out toys, school supplies,...

Did you know you can sustain your legacy by supporting your favorite nonprofits even after you’re gone? Here's how. 

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.

We made changes to the pitch competition that will shape future events. Here’s everything you need to know about the changes and why.

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

We celebrate all entrepreneurs solving problems. However, the Because Accelerator looks for a certain type of entrepreneur.