Tips for a better Christmas shoebox

Tips for a better Christmas shoebox

Are you looking to pack the best Christmas shoebox possible? Here are some tips to consider before getting started. 
Why include The Shoe in your Christmas shoebox

Why include The Shoe in your Christmas shoebox

Considering including The Shoe That Grows in your Christmas shoebox? Here are some common questions that may be helpful to know. 
Tips for hosting a shoebox packing party

Tips for hosting a shoebox packing party

Looking to make a bigger impact with Christmas shoeboxes? Here are our top tips and questions to ask before hosting a shoebox packing party.
Is job creation the answer to reducing poverty?

Is job creation the answer to reducing poverty?

There is no one perfect solution for alleviating poverty, but the creation of jobs that provide skills is one of the strongest tools we have.
What we believe at Because International

What we believe at Because International

What ideas and values drive the mission and work of Because International? Because International is a nonprofit based in Nampa, ID that works to alleviate poverty through impact products such as The Shoe That Grows.
Salisu Abdullahi (eTrash2Cash)

Salisu Abdullahi (eTrash2Cash)

32 million tons of waste are generated annually in Nigeria. eTrash2Cash is on a mission to lower that while generating income for the community.
The importance of shoes on education

The importance of shoes on education

Education’s impact on poverty alleviation is significant—but millions of children have barriers preventing them from receiving it.  
Incubator vs accelerator: What’s the difference?

Incubator vs accelerator: What’s the difference?

What’s the difference between an accelerator and incubator, and which one is right for your business?
Latoya Jones (Glass Girls Uganda)

Latoya Jones (Glass Girls Uganda)

Read about Latoya Jones, the founder of Glass Girls Uganda, and how she supports girls in the community through glass cutting and upcycling.