Steps of Hope 

For families forced to leave their homes, everyday needs remain, even as so much around them changes. Comfortable shoes offer protection from the cold, relief during hot days and support for the journeys ahead. Meeting these simple needs is one way we can bring care and comfort to people living through uncertainty.

Over the years, our collaboration with KEEN has helped us offer this practical care to children and families, with attention to their needs and dignity.

Since our partnership began in 2017, we have provided more than 3,000 pairs of footwear through projects in Serbia, Greece, Jordan and Romania. Each donation responds to a practical need, offering protection and comfort in difficult and uncertain circumstances.

In Jordan, we provided shoes and boots to Syrian refugee children and their families living through harsh winters in tented settlements near the Syrian border.

In Greece, as temperatures rose, we handed out KEEN sandals to refugees young and old, bringing a little more comfort to daily life in the camps during the hot summer days.

In Romania, our team welcomed women and children fleeing Ukraine in March 2022, distributing hundreds of pairs of shoes. Later that year, we continued supporting families in temporary accommodation in Bucharest with shoes and everyday essentials as they adjusted to life away from home.
These are just a few of the many projects we have carried out together over the years.

As we look towards 2027, we are excited to continue this collaboration. Through a campaign this November, KEEN will donate children’s shoes to support children affected by displacement. Throughout 2027, our team will hand these donations directly to children, keeping you updated and sharing stories from the communities we reach together.

We are grateful to KEEN for nearly a decade of trust and support, and look forward to bringing comfort, care and moments of joy to children together in 2027.