🌍 About One Shoe SA|Africa
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|Africa 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 Africa:
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Tanzania
Malawi
Mozambique
Nigeria
Eswatini
Lesotho
Senegal
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|Africa
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|Africa, 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|Africa, 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|Africa, 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.
Kenneth is the Co-Founder of One Shoe SA|Africa, 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|Africa throughout Africa, ensuring that no amputee is left behind and that inclusion becomes a lived reality across the continent.
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.
One Shoe SA | ZIM
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.
Asa Gordon joined One Shoe SA|Africa 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|Africa 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|Africa, 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.
One Shoe SA|Africa Testimonies
