About Us

Eco-Shoes Africa is a non-governmental organization based in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in northern Uganda. We are dedicated to sustainability and improving the lives of refugees through innovative solutions. Our work focuses on recycling, providing essential footwear, and empowering refugees with skills and job opportunities.

One of our main initiatives is recycling old shoes to create artistic and eco-friendly footwear. This helps reduce waste and protect the environment while also providing sustainable solutions for footwear needs. 

We also ensure that vulnerable refugee children have proper shoes to attend school. Many children in refugee camps struggle to access education because they lack basic necessities like footwear. 

We Champion Refugee issues

In addition to supporting children, we empower refugees by teaching them shoemaking skills. Through our training programs, refugees learn valuable skills that enable them to earn a living and support their families. We also provide employment opportunities within our organization, allowing them to work in shoemaking and design, giving them financial stability and independence.

Advocacy is also at the heart of our mission. We raise awareness about the challenges refugees face and fight for their rights. By engaging with communities, organizations, and policymakers, we strive to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for refugees.

We believe that every step matters. By recycling old shoes, providing essential footwear, and empowering refugees with skills, we are not just creating shoes

Mathew Taban - Executive Director
Our Work in Numbers
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to support refugee children with shoes for going to school while creating employment opportunities to displaced refugee communities

Vision

We envision at creating a world where all refugees have opportunities and chances to thrive and survive

Our Approach
  1. Recycling and Innovation: We recycle old shoes into artistic and eco-friendly footwear, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
  2. Essential Footwear Provision: We provide essential footwear to vulnerable children, ensuring they can attend school comfortably and with dignity.
  3. Livelihood Skills Training: We empower refugees with training in skills such as shoemaking, financial literacy, and sustainable farming practices, helping them achieve economic independence.
  4. Advocacy: We advocate for refugee rights, working to raise awareness and support for the needs and rights of refugees.

Our Partners