Shoes for Children
Give a Child the Confidence to Learn!
⭐ Goal: To equip children across Nyumbani Village (Kitui), 20 Catholic primary schools in Migori, and Lobur Parish in Turkana.
One pair. A path to learning.
Why Shoes?
Many students currently walk barefoot to and from school, risking cuts and infections from thorns and sharp objects.
In Turkana County, where poverty rates are among Kenya’s highest, children often attend only intermittently and typically without shoes.
Who You’ll Help
- Nyumbani Village (Kitui County): A residential community for 600 HIV-positive and HIV-affected orphaned children and adolescents receiving comprehensive medical care and schooling. Your gift provides one new pair of shoes for all 600.
- Migori (Kehancha Parish): 20 Catholic primary schools in an area where ~40% live in poverty; we’ll equip at least 50 children per school (1,000 children).
- Turkana (Lobur Parish): Among Kenya’s most vulnerable regions (83% overall poverty; 65% food poverty; 43% hardcore poverty). We plan to reach at least 1,000 children here.
Step In for Students
Your gift equips children to walk safely and learn with dignity. Join the effort across Nyumbani Village, Migori, and Turkana.
FAQ
Shoes for Children equips kids in Nyumbani Village, Migori, and Turkana with school shoes and sandals so they can walk safely and attend class with dignity.
Why focus on shoes?
Shoes reduce injuries and parasite exposure, making it easier for children to attend school consistently.
How many children will be helped?
Between 2,600 and 2,800 children across three regions in Kenya.
What does each child receive?
On average, one pair of dress shoes and one pair of sandals.
How are children selected?
By local school and parish leaders who know the families and needs best.
How is success measured?
Delivering shoes to 2,600 poor children is the primary success criterion.
When are funds disbursed and shoes distributed?
Disbursements and distributions scheduled with each partner community’s school calendar
