Bead for Life

I was introduced to this non profit this week by my girlfriend and I want to share it with you! I think what it stands for is FANTASTIC! The slogan is 'Eradicating Poverty One Bead At A Time' and it does that is by buying beads that women in Uganda are making and selling them in the States and returning the money to them!

Most of the women who make these beads/jewelry out of recycled paper are single mothers and/or women with HIV. Bead For Life is a way for them to make enough money for themselves to buy the medication they need to stay alive, while also providing for their families.

These women feel a level of accomplishment and pride as they are able to live a life that they feared would soon be gone. Many also build the homes they live in with this income! 

Please take a moment and check out the web site. There is also an amazing video if you have 5 minutes... it's worth watching!  www.beadforlife.org

See if you can purchase the beaded jewelry in your town or if you can host a party or how deeply you can get involved! I doubt you will be untouched or disappointed!