Auction Ends: May 28, 2015 07:00 PM EDT

Jewelry

BeadforLife Jewelry & Shea Set

Item Number: 15487

Estimated Value: 45 USD
Sold: 20 USD to LLatno

Number of Bids: 1 - Bid History

Item Description

BeadforLife is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and member of the Fair Trade Federation that works to fight extreme poverty in Uganda. BeadforLife provides impoverished people with the chance to earn money and change their lives. Supported by entrepreneurial training and other services, their model provides opportunities rather than hand-outs, resulting in proud, empowered women.

All jewelry is handmade from recycled paper by women in Uganda. This set from BeadforLife includes the following:

East African Infinity Wrap Bracelet, with shades of grey and dark coral with brass beads.
Shea Sugar Scrub: Scented with lavender & lemongrass and containing natural sugar crystals, our Shea Sugar Scrub gently exfoliates your skin. The all-natural African Shea butter used in the scrub nourishes and moisturizes your skin, leaving it soft and smooth.

BeadforLife's Beading Program provides Ugandan members with a steady source of income throughout the 18 months they are in the program. Each group receives training in how to roll beads out of recycled paper and string them into beautiful jewelry. More importantly, they receive ongoing entrepreneurial and business skills training to prepare them to launch their own sustainable business once they graduate. Click here to shop for more of their beautiful jewelry and shea butter products, and support this great organization.

Item Special Note

Shipping of item, if needed, not included in the bid price. A $1.00 handling fee will be added to the winning bid to help cover costs associated with running the auction, so more of your donation goes to funding the Center's programs and services.