This past summer I had the opportunity to review a beautiful handmade paper bead bracelet from the nonprofit organization BeadforLife. Beyond the fact that the bracelet has become one of my favorite accessories, the company has also become one of my favorite causes. BeadforLife is an amazing organization that helps to empower women in Uganda by providing them with vocational training, affordable housing and business education.
I am still very fascinated with how these stunning and unique hand-crafted recycled paper beads are made. I honestly don’t know if I have ever seen anything like them before and I highly encourage you to watch this fascinating video on how the paper beads are made.
Who is BeadforLife? BeadforLife assists impoverished, intelligent women in the Uganda region to become independent business women by providing them with entreprenual training and financial assistance. The goal of the program is for women to be able to live independently within the Uganda economy with in 18 months of entering the program.
What are the BeadforLife Products?
BeadforLife sells beautiful hand-made recycled paper beaded jewlery including bracelets, necklaces and earrings as well as loose beads and shea products that can be purchased from their online store.
How can you help? The best way to support BeadforLife is by hosting a Pre-Holiday Party with a Purpose bead party. BeadforLife parties are simple and easy to host. All the materials and directions are provided at no cost to you and by hosting a party you are providing other women in your community to give back while purchasing these beautiful and unique pieces.
Want to learn more about BeadforLife? Find out more about BeadforLife or how to host a bead party by visiting their website. You can also join the the the BeadforLife Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.
The Blogmania Prize? BeadforLife will providing a $25 store credit as part of the Blogmania package.
Make sure you come back on Thursday at noon to enter the giveaway!
