We reached our goal — and then some!
For the last week, Because International has been partnering with Love Without Boundaries to match donations of The Shoe That Grows, a long-lasting shoe that grows with kids up to five sizes. Each pair costs $15, and Because International committed to matching the first 500 pairs purchased.
For most of us, being barefoot brings to mind thoughts of relaxing by the pool or the beach, watching TV on the couch, or going to bed. It’s a choice. Since beginning our work in Africa, many of us have been struck by the reality that being barefoot for Uganda children is ordinary and every day. These children do not wear shoes because, quite simply, they do not have shoes to wear.
Being barefoot throughout the day may be common in Uganda, but it is hazardous to their health.
