DID YOU KNOW? Every year over one million children die from preventable diseases caused by the lack of proper shoes.
Buying a pair of shoes for a child is not just superficial—it’s a powerful tool for preventing diseases like parasitic infections, soil-transmitted illnesses, and dangerous bug bites. Shoes create a vital barrier between bare feet and contaminated soil, reducing the risk of slow development, organ damage, and even life-threatening epidemics. More than just protection, they offer children the confidence and opportunity to thrive
We are putting shoes on the feet of children who may have never owned a pair of shoes in their lives.
You can buy some new shoes for a child for only $13 (Canadian dollars) or $5 for used sandals - these make such a huge difference!
This boy in Cyuru, Rwanda had shoes ready to fall off of his feet and were much too small.
Our team member had flip-flops to give him to keep his feet protected! He was so thankful!
Birthday boy raises shoes for kids
Story in Meant4More
On page 129 in Meant 4 More, Brian talks about the need of shoes for poor children and how one of his grandchildren Makayla, age 7, bought shoes for kids.
Other Projects
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Did you know that we give microloans to struggling, single mothers to empower them to care for their family?
Did you know that $6 will give a child access to health care for an entire year?