Partner Profile

Swahiba Networks is a nonprofit organization based out of Nairobi, Kenya. Swahiba's mission is serving underprivileged communities in rural Kenya with a shared focus with Because on shoes. Since first partnering in 2023, we’ve distributed more than 8,000 pairs of The Shoe That Grows together.

About Swahiba

Why shoes?

Supporting self-esteem and hope.

90% of children living in rural sub-Saharan Africa walk to school barefoot because with families living under $1 a day, a pair of shoes is not a priority. Although, a shoe alone doesn’t solve every problem for these children, it helps them build their self-esteem and hope.

Peter Abungu

CEO, Swahiba Networks

Removing barriers to education.

When there are too many barriers, it becomes too easy a decision to not attend school. Community leaders are doing their best to make the path as easy as possible and to provide motivation for kids to attend school, knowing the importance education plays in breaking the cycle of poverty. Shoes are an important piece of this.

Christine Agum

Tabasamu Program Lead, Swahiba Networks

Our work together

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