The simplest ideas are often the best. That's certainly the case with Kenton Lee's invention, a sandal that will grow as a child's feet do, meaning that they don't need to go barefoot.
Known as 'The Shoe That Grows', the shoes will last around five years and can radically change the lives of children in impoverished countries.
Some 300 million children around the world do not have shoes, and many more have footwear that doesn't fit properly. This can cause problems with parasites, diseases and injuries. The Shoe That Grows project aims to help eradicate these problems.
Find out more here:
Shoes That Grow: Guy Invents Sandals That'll Grow 5 Sizes In 5 Years To Help Millions Of Poor Children
And here's a video on how it works.
HOW IT WORKS from Because International on Vimeo.
What you can do
- Visit 'The Shoe That Grows' and find out more about the project
- Spread the word and share this article
- Donate to their fundraiser
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