Because International

06/03/2026

Because (Christmas) shoeboxes should have shoes in them! The Shoe That Grows expands 5 sizes and lasts for years, making your WOW gift even more impactful. Even better, we have new tiered cost that gives you a price break when you order more. Learn more here: https://becauseinternational.org/products/the-shoe-that-grows-christmas-shoebox

06/03/2026

The Shoe That Grows expands 5 sizes and lasts for years. Made of a durable pvc material, they are waterproof and durable, protecting feet across many types of terrain. The Shoe length is adjustable with a button and the width with a buckle system. The heel strap can flip up to be a slip on as well. Lastly, each pair comes with shoe charms to help personalize and identify the shoes. A longer-lasting solution, they protect, support and empower kids experiencing poverty around the world.

To learn more, go to the link in bio.

06/01/2026

Another 490 pairs of The Shoe That Grows have been distributed in Busia County thanks to our partner, Dhamira Moja CBO ! And these kinds of distributions are happening all the time with them. Thank you for the incredible work you're doing!

05/29/2026

Want to know how to pack a Christmas shoebox on a budget?? We have a great resource for you and we also offer bulk discounts! The more you order, the more you save!

Click to read the article and to order ➡️ https://becauseinternational.org/blogs/stories/5-ways-to-build-better-christmas-shoeboxes-on-a-budget

05/28/2026

"There is no awkward small talk with a first grader in Kenya. There is only: 'Here I am, here you are, and we are now friends.'
It's the best."

In this month's The Footprint blog, Sarah, director of impact at Because, shares about the energy, candor and curiosity of the youngest kids at a shoe distribution in Kenya. But, while they're usually the most excited, they're also the hardest to get reliable survey data from. Click through to learn how she and the Kenyan team cracked this code to get incredible information from these primary students, which is now increasing our true impact in the schools.

https://becauseinternational.org/blogs/stories/the-voices-we-were-missing-how-younger-learners-reshaped-our-approach-to-impact-surveys

05/26/2026

We are continually striving to collect more and better data on the schools where we distribute The Shoe That Grows. And while data in the form of numbers and statistics are incredibly important, it’s the people and stories they represent that truly matter. For this, we’re creating Distribution Spotlights to help highlight the stories—beginning with this one about Koruruma Primary School.

05/22/2026

👋🏼 Student: Shalvin
🎂 Age: 7
📚 School: Amoni Comprehensive School
👟 Received The Shoe That Grows: November 11, 2025
🚶🏿‍♀️ Shalvin is "excited to wear my new shoes. I’ll be putting them on and walking. I like the decorations."

05/21/2026

Last Friday we received over 20,000 pairs of The Shoe That Grows at our Idaho warehouse. They are stocked and ready to ship—sizes XS to XL are ready for you and your Christmas shoeboxes! Order here: https://becauseinternational.org/products/the-shoe-that-grows-christmas-shoebox

05/20/2026

Last week, Because founder, Kenton Lee, and Because president, Andrew Kroes, had a fun conversation about what Kenton has been up to since his transition out of the daily work at Because a couple of years ago. They also touched on some cool things going on now. If you missed it, you can watch the whole thing here:

President Andrew Kroes catches up with Because founder and biggest ...

05/18/2026

Between the ages of 15 months to 2 years, kids' feet grow about a half size every 2 months, according to a PubMed study, "Foot growth in children age one to five years."

Do you have one of these kids?? We've got you covered with The Shoe That Grows! It expands 5 sizes to grow with your child. And, when you buy a pair for yourself or your child, we'll send a pair to a kid in Kenya to protect their feet and keep them in school! A true win-win!

Order here: https://becauseinternational.org/products/the-shoe-that-grows-personal-use