It’s Christmas shoebox season…well, isn’t it always?! As you lead your effort to provide meaningful, practical and fun holiday gifts to kids around the world, consider how you can increase the impact of your boxes...

An estimated 600,000 children in rural Kenya alone don’t own a pair of shoes. At Because International, our mission is to change that. But since kids’ feet grow so quickly, why not just get them...

Because International partnered with UK-based COCO Charity to distribute 750 pairs of The Shoe That Grows. Learn more about COCO here.

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...

By researching, planning ahead and buying in bulk, you can easily create a wonderful Christmas shoebox that lasts for around $25. Here’s how.

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.