🌍 About One Shoe SA
Empowering Lives, One Shoe at a Time
🥾 Imagine Life with Only One Shoe
Now, imagine that one shoe is also your only means of mobility.
For millions of people with disabilities across Africa, this is not imagination—it’s their daily reality.
Without proper mobility aids or even a single shoe that fits, people are left behind, struggling to access:
📚 Education
💼 Employment
🏠 Basic independence
One Shoe SA is on a mission to change that.
🚶 Who We Are
We are grassroots, non-profit organization driven by compassion, not by funding.
We self-fund much of our work because when you believe in a cause this deeply, you don’t wait—you act.
But we can’t do this alone. We need you.
🌍 Where We Work
We operate across Southern Africa, including:
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Tanzania
Malawi
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
West Africa - Senegal (Pilot Project Underway)
We bring mobility aids, single shoes, and support to communities where help is often out of reach.
We Provide:
Mobility aid
Single shoes for amputees
Advocacy and education
Community support
Powerful storytelling to challenge stigma
We are not just providing shoes—we are restoring dignity, independence, and hope.
🤝 Why We Need You
There are still thousands waiting.
Your support can change their story.
You can:
Donate: Every contribution helps us reach another person.
Partner: Work with us to expand our impact.
Share: Help spread the word and shift mindsets.
Because no one should have to walk through life with only one shoe.
🎤 Our Commitment
At One Shoe SA:
We walk with the forgotten.
We amplify the voices of those often unheard.
We take real steps toward a more inclusive Africa.
Every Step Matters. Every Shoe Tells a Story.
For millions of people with disabilities across Africa, simply walking, moving, or standing with dignity is a daily struggle. Many go without mobility aids, proper shoes, or even basic acceptance.
At One Shoe SA, we believe no one should walk this journey alone.
Every shoe we give is more than footwear—it’s hope, dignity, and a step toward a better tomorrow.Every mobility aid is freedom, independence, and a chance to live fully.
We take each step with them.
We walk beside them.
We listen, we see, we care.
Our Mission
At One Shoe SA, we believe mobility is more than just being able to move—it’s freedom, dignity, and the chance to live fully.
Our mission is simple:
👉 To help people with disabilities walk, move, and live with confidence.We provide:
Shoes that fit.
Mobility aids that restore independence.
Support that brings hope.
We are here to close the gap for those who are often forgotten—ensuring that people with limb differences and mobility challenges get the care, equipment, and respect they deserve.
Through partnerships, community work, and awareness, we are changing lives and challenging the way Africa sees disability.
At One Shoe SA, we’re not just giving shoes.
We’re building a future where no one is left behind, and every step counts.
Organizational Capacity:
Our team comprises professionals with over 30 years combined of experience in disability advocacy and project management, having successfully implemented similar initiatives in the region.
KENNETH MULAUDZI
Resilient in Adversity | Compassionate in All
Kenneth Mulaudzi is an author, entrepreneur, disability advocate, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and social innovator whose life embodies resilience, faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to serving humanity.
On 16 October 2008, Kenneth survived a violent hijacking during which he was shot 28 times. Several bullets passed through vital organs, including his lungs, while one struck his spinal cord at the T12/L1 level, resulting in permanent paralysis and life as a wheelchair user. Some bullets remained lodged in his body for years and have been removed gradually through subsequent surgeries as medical conditions permitted. Although the incident changed the course of his life forever, it did not diminish his spirit, determination, or vision for the future.
The years that followed were marked by immense challenges, including discrimination, social exclusion, community rejection, family loss, and emotional hardship. Yet through perseverance, faith, and an unwavering belief in purpose, Kenneth transformed adversity into a mission of hope, empowerment, and service.
Drawing from his own lived experiences, Kenneth works tirelessly to build communities free from abuse, trauma, discrimination, and inequality. Through workshops, seminars, motivational talks, and compassionate outreach, he engages with youth, women, men, and individuals battling depression, inspiring healing, resilience, and transformation.
Today, he is widely recognised as a passionate advocate for inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunities for persons living with disabilities. His life stands as a testament to the truth that disability does not diminish ability and that circumstances do not define destiny.
Kenneth is the Co-Founder of One Shoe SA, an innovative social initiative that addresses the often-overlooked needs of amputees by collecting and distributing single shoes to individuals who require only one shoe. What began as a simple act of compassion has evolved into a movement that has restored dignity, comfort, and confidence to thousands of beneficiaries across South Africa and neighbouring countries. His vision is to expand One Shoe SA throughout Africa, ensuring that no amputee is left behind and that inclusion becomes a lived reality across the continent.
A firm believer in the transformative power of sport, Kenneth has also played a pivotal role in promoting amputee football across Africa. He has been instrumental in the establishment and development of amputee football clubs in Zimbabwe and Zambia and is currently working towards expanding the initiative into Malawi. Through sport, he seeks to empower persons with disabilities, promote social inclusion, and create opportunities for leadership, talent development, and community building.
Beyond his humanitarian and advocacy work, Kenneth is an accomplished entrepreneur and the Founder and Director of EL-KENActive (Pty) Ltd Office and Industrial Suppliers, a proudly South African enterprise committed to delivering quality office supplies, stationery, furniture, PPE, cleaning materials, and industrial solutions to businesses, institutions, government departments, and communities. Built on the principles of excellence, integrity, and service, EL-KENActive reflects Kenneth’s belief that entrepreneurship should extend beyond commerce to create opportunities, empower communities, and contribute meaningfully to economic growth and social development.
Guided by the conviction that business should be a vehicle for transformation, Kenneth continues to build enterprises that generate both economic and social value. Under the EL-KENActive banner, he is also developing PRE-LOVED FASHION & FOOTWEAR, a venture dedicated to promoting sustainability, affordability, dignity, and responsible consumption through accessible fashion solutions. Through his entrepreneurial journey, Kenneth demonstrates that business can be more than profit-driven—it can restore dignity, create livelihoods, and leave a lasting impact on society.
Kenneth is also an accomplished author who has written eight books and a 365-day journal, drawing inspiration from his life experiences, faith, challenges, and triumphs. Through his writing, he seeks to encourage readers to rise above adversity, discover their purpose, and pursue lives of meaning and impact. His vision is to see these works published and shared globally, touching lives across cultures and generations with messages of hope, courage, and perseverance.
As a motivational speaker, Kenneth aspires to share his story across Africa and around the world, inspiring individuals, organisations, and communities to redefine what is possible. His message extends beyond survival—it is a call to embrace purpose, rise above circumstances, and transform setbacks into stepping stones toward a greater future.
At the heart of Kenneth’s life is a simple yet profound belief: every challenge carries within it the seed of a greater purpose. His journey demonstrates that even in moments of profound pain and uncertainty, hope can endure, dreams can survive, and lives can be transformed.
Today, Kenneth Mulaudzi continues to build businesses, champion disability inclusion, expand One Shoe SA across Africa, advance amputee sport, write inspirational literature, and serve communities with compassion and purpose. His vision extends far beyond personal achievement; he is committed to leaving a lasting legacy of service, dignity, empowerment, and impact for generations to come.
Kenneth Mulaudzi is not defined by the 28 bullets that entered his body, but by the lives he continues to touch, the opportunities he creates, and the hope he inspires in others.
Personal Mission Statement
"My mission is to transform adversity into opportunity, inspire people to rise above their circumstances, build businesses that create value, expand One Shoe SA across Africa, promote disability inclusion through sport and advocacy, publish books that inspire the world, and leave a legacy of hope, dignity, empowerment, and service for generations to come."
Allyson Ogston, an amputee for over 23 years, founded One Shoe SA after creating an initiative to supply shoes and socks to amputees awaiting prosthetics. The Scottish Group became the first to donate out-of-season stock to One Shoe SA. Kenneth Mulaudzi, founder of Combating Disabilities, joined Allyson in making donations, and the two organizations merged, adopting the name One Shoe SA.
Siphiwe Rethenia Langa joined the organization as a board member after losing her hearing in both ears in 2010 due to a rapid ear infection caused by a neurological disorder. She has profound to severe hearing loss and relies on hearing aids to function in society. She has faced numerous challenges, including rejection from her community and workplaces. Her hearing is also affected by weather changes, adding to the difficulty.
Julia Mulaudzi, wife of Kenneth Mulaudzi, is a board member of the organization. After the traumatic incident, she adjusted her life to support her husband. With a business administration qualification, she contributes effectively as a board member. Having been impacted by living with disability, she actively advocates for the loved ones who are also indirectly affected.
Ruth Munaka Mutsila – Founder of Rutheology Conversations
Ruth Munaka Mutsila is an accredited Facilitator and Moderator, social advocate, and founder of Rutheology Conversations, an organisation dedicated to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), trauma, wellness, and social transformation. Through her work, she has become a voice of hope, healing, and empowerment for individuals, communities, workplaces, and institutions.
Ruth's life journey is one marked by resilience, courage, and triumph over adversity. Having endured profound personal hardships, including gender-based violence, abuse, rejection, loss, financial setbacks, and health challenges, she transformed her pain into purpose. Her lived experiences have shaped her into a compassionate, empowered, and knowledgeable leader who uses her story to inspire healing and positive change in the lives of others.
Driven by a passion to restore dignity and create safe spaces for dialogue, Ruth established Rutheology Conversations to provide inspirational talks, retreats, counselling services, facilitation, and educational wellness programmes for corporate institutions, organisations, and government departments. Her work focuses on breaking communication barriers, promoting mental wellness, and fostering healthier workplaces and communities.
What Ruth Brings to One Shoe SA NPO
As a strategic partner and advocate, Ruth Mutsila brings invaluable experience and expertise to One Shoe SA NPO Organisation. Her contribution strengthens the organisation's mission of restoring hope and transforming lives through:
Advocacy against Gender-Based Violence and abuse.
Facilitating healing conversations for vulnerable individuals and communities.
Promoting mental health, wellness, and emotional resilience.
Empowering women, youth, families, and communities through education and dialogue.
Developing leadership and communication skills within organisations and communities.
Assisting workplaces and institutions to create healthier, more productive environments.
Providing trauma-informed support and intervention strategies.
Building bridges between communities, corporates, and government stakeholders.
Ruth firmly believes that every challenge can become a testimony, and every scar can become a source of strength. Through her leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to human dignity, she continues to inspire individuals to rise above adversity and embrace lives of healing, purpose, and empowerment.
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Fredrick Mafira
His journey in disability advocacy was deeply inspired by his son, Pride Tadiwanyasha Mafira, who was born with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital condition that resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. Rather than allowing this challenge to define his son's future, Fredrick turned it into a lifelong mission to restore hope and opportunity for thousands of people living with disabilities. Through his mentorship and support, Pride became Zimbabwe's first internationally recognised blade runner and an accomplished para-athlete.
Fredrick Mafira continues to make a meaningful difference by combining faith, humanitarian service, disability advocacy, and sports development. His leadership focuses on practical, sustainable solutions that restore hope, promote dignity, and empower individuals and communities to reach their full potential.
Asa Gordon joined One Shoe SA after her husband, an amputee, received a shoe donation. She volunteered to manage operations in Cape Town and now oversees all services in the area. Her life changed on June 21, 2018, when her husband, of 27 years, was ambushed on the road. He lost control of his vehicle, hitting two cars and a concrete barrier. His vehicle was riddled with 18 bullet holes from front to back.
Nyeleti Shibambo, a social worker for a charity organization, joined One Shoe SA due to her passion for working with communities, particularly in informal settlements and townships. Her role includes offering counseling, family interventions, and referrals. She volunteers with One Shoe SA, believing in its potential to grow beyond South Africa. Inspired by Kenneth Mulaudzi's dedication to PWDs, she has had a fulfilling journey with the organization and hopes to contribute further to its growth.
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