Liza Chitwood (Art of Hoping)

Liza Chitwood (Art of Hoping)

From graphic design to trauma healing, read how Kentucky-born Liza ended up in Lebanon running a business with Syrian refugees.
Meet our grant recipients

Meet our grant recipients

Meet the recipients of Because International’s first recoverable grant opportunity for accelerator alumni, Joan and Sadik.
Honoring female entrepreneurs

Honoring female entrepreneurs

Women, especially those impacted by poverty, face unique challenges when starting a business. Hear from Because Accelerator female alumni.
The Shoe That Grows distribution in Kenya

The Shoe That Grows distribution in Kenya

Pairs of The Shoe That Grows were distributed at Dandora Minorate School, where many families cannot afford basic supplies or school uniforms.
What is poverty and how can we alleviate it?

What is poverty and how can we alleviate it?

What is poverty and how can we alleviate it? Here, we dive into material poverty, how Because International steps in and how to help.
What is The Sole subscription?

What is The Sole subscription?

The Sole offers a way to send The Shoe That Grows to kids on a recurring, monthly basis. Join The Sole community here.
Daniel Kisitu (MuAfrica Repurpose)

Daniel Kisitu (MuAfrica Repurpose)

MuAfrica Repurpose upcycles waste into fashion products. Read how they’re using investor funding to create jobs in the local community.
Ibrahim Yusuf (Tumutu Pesticide)

Ibrahim Yusuf (Tumutu Pesticide)

Tanzanian chili farmer Ibrahim Yusuf struggled to find a natural, affordable fertilizer to stay afloat—until developing his own recipe.

The first tiny home sold for Rawhaus

Less than one year after completing the Because Accelerator, Cassandra has successfully sold her first home—and learned a lot along the way.