Helping Belizean kids get to school through The Shoe That Grows

Helping Belizean kids get to school through The Shoe That Grows

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

Pastor Andy Neal and Temple Baptist Church have built a special relationship with communities in Zambia—which includes distributing The Shoe.
The impact of partnership

The impact of partnership

It’s estimated that 300 million kids around the world don’t own a pair of shoes, and we believe that partnerships are vital to bringing this number down to zero.
A creative approach to mission trip fundraising

A creative approach to mission trip fundraising

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....
5 ways to build better Christmas shoeboxes on a budget

5 ways to build better Christmas shoeboxes on a budget

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...
Flip-flops versus The Shoe That Grows

Flip-flops versus The Shoe That Grows

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...
Interview with Because partner COCO Charity

Interview with Because partner COCO Charity

Because International partnered with UK-based COCO Charity to distribute 750 pairs of The Shoe That Grows. Learn more about COCO here.
Five reasons to choose The Shoe That Grows for your child

Five reasons to choose The Shoe That Grows for your child

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...
The Shoe That Grows impacts entire families

The Shoe That Grows impacts entire families

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...