Bead for Life

Recently, the Today Show aired a segment on "Bead for Life," an organization (and member of the Fair Trade Federation) that seeks to eradicate extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and concerned world citizens. Ugandan women turn colorful recycled paper into beautiful bead jewelry. By selling the jewelry, the women provide income, food, medicine, school fees, and hope. Click here for the Today Show video and here for the Bead for Life website. Thanks to Sister Allan for pointing this out to us.