Jodi Mkandawire
Jodi has always been drawn to children, finding joy in playing and laughing with them. His love for children deepened when, while working for an NGO in a rural area, he noticed children walking to school without shoes. This sight touched his heart, and he began thinking of ways to help.
His resolve strengthened when he moved to a new area and once again saw children walking to school without proper shoes every day. Deeply moved, he shared the idea of starting a foundation with his wife, Josephine, to provide shoes to underprivileged children. She immediately supported the idea, believing it could make a meaningful impact.
The foundation was named in honor of Tikah Jere, Jodi’s late mother-in-law, whom he loved dearly. They shared cherished moments watching soccer together, and he admired her kindness and generosity—she often welcomed vulnerable people into her home. Founding Tikahs Shoes for Kids Foundation was a tribute to her compassionate spirit.
