Give a Child the Gift of Shoes and Education

by Shoes That Speaks Africa Initiative
Give a Child the Gift of Shoes and Education
Give a Child the Gift of Shoes and Education
Give a Child the Gift of Shoes and Education
Give a Child the Gift of Shoes and Education

Project Report | Oct 20, 2026
Gift a child a pair of shoe

By Joy Uyo Onuche | Project Leader

Imagine a child walking a long distance to school barefoot or wearing worn-out sandals, simply because their family cannot afford proper footwear. Sadly, this is the reality for many children in underserved communities in Nigeria.
At Shoes That Speak Africa Initiative, we believe that every African child deserves to walk to school on proper footwear and have the opportunity to pursue an education.
Our new GlobalGiving project, Give a Child the Gift of Shoes and Education, was created to provide sandals and essential school supplies to children whose families struggle to afford them.
We are at the beginning of this journey, and we have not yet received our first donation through this campaign. While this means our fundraising journey is only just beginning, our commitment to these children remains strong.
We cannot do this alone. With your support, we hope to reach more children, protect their feet, restore their dignity, and encourage them to keep pursuing their dreams.
Will you help us give a child the gift of shoes and education?
Your contribution, no matter how small, can help us move closer to making this vision a reality. You can also help by sharing our project with friends, family, and organisations that believe every child deserves a brighter future.
Together, we can help children take confident steps towards education, hope, and a better tomorrow.

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Organization Information

Shoes That Speaks Africa Initiative

Location: Lugbe, Abuja - Nigeria
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Project Leader:
Jacob Adie
Lugbe , Abuja Nigeria

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