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Revisiting The Shoe That Grows

Revisiting The Shoe That Grows

Hear about Because International’s trip to inspect how an early iteration of The Shoe That Grows held up for four children in Kenya.
Tonny Wamboga (Our Roots Africa)

Tonny Wamboga (Our Roots Africa)

A grass called luseke was the inspiration for Tonny Wamboga to create a plant-based, biodegradable drinking straw. Read his story.
Meet Pendo at Umoja Rubber Factory

Meet Pendo at Umoja Rubber Factory

Meet Pendo, one of the first employees in Kenya to manufacture The Shoe That Grows and how the work is helping her plan for the future.
The Shoe That Grows helps Precious dance

The Shoe That Grows helps Precious dance

The Shoe That Grows protects feet, and staying healthy means that Precious can continue doing what she loves—dancing. Hear from Precious.
The Shoe That Grows to students in Haiti

The Shoe That Grows to students in Haiti

The Shoe That Grows is distributed in Haiti following the country's 2010 earthquake. Read about a local teacher's work to help student.
Reflecting on 10 years of Because International

Reflecting on 10 years of Because International

Founder Kenton Lee travels to Kenya to reflect on 10 years and look to where the organization is headed moving forward.
The Shoe That Grows to orphans in Sierra Leone

The Shoe That Grows to orphans in Sierra Leone

Read how The Shoe That Grows and Drying Tears Children’s Foundation helped an orphan in Sierra Leone after the Ebola Outbreak.
What’s next for Bednet Buddy?

What’s next for Bednet Buddy?

Developing the Bednet Buddy took three years and after many learnings, Because International has decided that it’s time to step away.
Style Her Empowered's Uniform That Grows

Style Her Empowered's Uniform That Grows

How Style Her Empowered designed a uniform that grows for girls in Togo, Africa and how the Because Accelerator assisted in the process.