Our Shoes

06/05/2026

Smith Auto Group joins forces with Our Shoes to collect shoes

SAG has joined forces with Our Shoes to collect shoes for the less fortunate in South Africa.

Pre loved shoes can now also be dropped off at SAG.

02/05/2026

Attention Bloemfontein, South Africa.

We need your assistance please.

Drop off points: Medi Clinic, Bloemfontein and St Andrew's Combined School

23/04/2026

Thank you, Vivian from DPD in Celbridge, collecting 19 boxes from Catherine. Cheers DPD, we could not run this campaign without you!

05/04/2026

https://www.spiritradio.ie/podcast/our-shoes/

As many of us tuck into Easter eggs this weekend, one Irish charity is encouraging people to take part in a different kind of hunt—one that could make a real difference to someone’s life.

30/03/2026

Our Shoes distributed shoes to 32 Youth Centres in the Free State, South Africa as well as 2 Old Aged Homes.

Youth Centres:

1. Ons Kinder en Jeugsorgsentrum
2. Maanblom
3. Presidentia
4. Ringerstraat
5. Thusano
6. Welkom
7. Welriedal Seuns
8. Welriedal Dogters
9. Winburg Seuns
10. Winburg Dogters
11. Sasolburg Seuns
12. Sasolburg Dogters
13. Viljoenskroon
14. Nala
15. Eikelaan
16. Dumisani
17. Gedenk
18. David’s Place
19. Senekal
20. Hlohloloane
21. Marquard
22. Lefika
23. CTK
24. Amor
25. Letsemeng
26. Heilbron
27. House of Compassion
28. Carpe Diem
29. Esperanza
30. Gardenia
31. Gladstone
32. Tshepang

Old Age Homes

1. Huis Ougoud
2. Najaarsrus

Thank you to Engo Free State for assisting us to get the shoes to the most vulnerable.

26/03/2026

Calling all Our Shoes registered schools!

In a nod to Easter and spring, WIN a grove of 5 Willow Trees planted in Irish forests, as part of rewilding mission! 🍃

A Willow tree's lifespan is up to 300 years - quite a legacy to leave in your school's name.

It's easy to enter. Once your campaign is underway, share creative photos or videos of your campaign efforts here: https://www.ourshoes.ie/shareyourdonation

The competition closes at midday, Friday 17th April with the winner chosen at random and announced same day! 😀

If your school is not yet registered to take part in the Our Shoes campaign, register at https://www.ourshoes.ie/registerschool and start collecting pre-loved sports shoes now!

23/03/2026

Big impact starts with small steps! 👟

This year, Scoil Néifinn a school of just 12 incredible students showed that you don’t need big numbers to make a big difference. By taking part in the 2026 campaign, they’ve helped give pre-loved sports shoes a new life - bringing comfort, dignity and opportunity to children in South African townships! 🌍

If your school would like to get involved, register at https://www.ourshoes.ie/registerschool and start collecting pre-loved sports shoes now!

17/03/2026

Happy St.Patrick's Day! 🍀🇮🇪

Here at Our Shoes, we are celebrating a little differently this year! Let's make this St. Patrick’s Day GREEN by giving back!

Donate your pre-loved shoes to be re-used by the children in the townships of South Africa! Register at https://www.ourshoes.ie/registerschool and start collecting now! 💚

12/03/2026

Catherine from the Our Shoes team visited Stars of St. Raphael's Special School to talk to the student council about donating pre-loved shoes and how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

She explained how donated sports shoes are sent to children in Southern Africa, giving them the chance to walk to school and take part in sport. A big thank you to everyone at St Raphael’s for the warm welcome and support! 👟

If your school would like to get involved, register at https://www.ourshoes.ie/registerschool and start collecting pre-loved sports shoes now! 😁

10/03/2026

Its great to see what an impact your preloved shoes make when they reach the kids in the townships of South Africa

Reminder - 2026 campaign now on, get your school involved today! https://www.ourshoes.ie/registerschool