Joy in every step: How a simple pair of shoes transforms a community

Joy in every step: How a simple pair of shoes transforms a community

The Global Uplift Project provided The Shoe That Grows to schools in Isiolo, Kenya—improving health and dignity for 200 students. 
Bringing shoes and smiles to Apokor Special School

Bringing shoes and smiles to Apokor Special School

Dhamira Moja's Dignity in Every Step program provided The Shoe to children at Apokor Special School for Intellectual Disabilities
Our impact journey: How we measure and share impact

Our impact journey: How we measure and share impact

Director of Impact, Sarah Hille, shares her reflections on how we measure and report impact at Because International in her monthly blog. 
Girls Scouts fund 1128 pairs distributed in Kenya in 2025

Girls Scouts fund 1128 pairs distributed in Kenya in 2025

Each year, Girl Scouts councils across the US choose to partner with us to allow Girl Scouts the opportunity to use a portion of their cookie rewards to give shoes. 
Our top 10 moments of 2025

Our top 10 moments of 2025

2025 was an amazing year of impact for Because International. Check out our top 10 favorite memories and milestones from 2025 in photos. 
The impact of shoes on confidence and self-esteem

The impact of shoes on confidence and self-esteem

Japheth Opondo, East Africa distribution partner, shares his first hand experience seeing how The Shoe That Grows provides dignity and self-confidence. 
Understanding the impact of The Shoe That Grows on health

Understanding the impact of The Shoe That Grows on health

Recent surveys of kids and teachers in Busia County provide insight into the value of The Shoe to protect kids from disease, parasites and injury. 
The Shoe That Grows extends protection from jiggers

The Shoe That Grows extends protection from jiggers

Swahiba pairs jiggers treatment clinics with distributions of The Shoe to provide protection longer and increase their impact.
Churches collaborate to distribute The Shoe That Grows in remote Kenya

Churches collaborate to distribute The Shoe That Grows in remote Kenya

The Shoe provides a long-term solution for a long-time problem for a group serving communities in remote Kenya.