Over 1.5 billion people suffer from soil-transmitted diseases worldwide. Without shoes, children are especially vulnerable to soil-transmitted diseases and parasites that can cause illness and even death. Children who get sick miss school, can’t help their families, and suffer needlessly.

The Shoe That Grows was designed to be a longer-lasting solution for impoverished kids. It expands five sizes and lasts for years, providing health, access to education, and happiness. A $20 donation will send one pair of shoes.

Thankfully, there is a manufacturing center directly in Nairobi, Kenya East Africa so no shipping and handling fees are required! Your $20 donation goes DIRECTLY to purchase a pair of shoes for a child!

On our routine visits to Kenya, one of the ongoing needs is shoes! According to the Institute for Preventive Foot Health, in the first five years of life, a child’s feet grow rapidly. One study found the following growth characteristics of feet in children from ages one to five:

Under 15 months: a child’s footwear increased by 1/2 size about every two months;
From 15 months to two years: 1/2 size increase occurred every two to three months;
From two to three years: a 1/2 size increase occurred every three to four months;
From three to five years: a 1/2 size increase occurred every four months;
Boys' feet tended to average one size longer and one size wider than those of girls. Width growth remained proportional to length growth throughout the study.

A single goal drives Dorcas Destiny International; to do our part in making the world a better place by impacting each individual we touch. We strive to build productive relationships with supporters, donors, and communities to make a positive impact.

We are so happy you’re interested in getting involved with our work here at Dorcas Destiny International. There are so many ways for you to help, and we truly appreciate every effort. By lending your support, you’ll become a valuable part of our Nonprofit Organization and help to strengthen our operations.

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Shoes That Grow campaign

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Shoes That Grow campaign

Help keep functional shoes on the feet of our children in Kenya!

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