Friday, October 29, 2010

Courage, pain and triumph make this jewelry priceless

In the dusty streets of Nairobi, women are learning to rise to the opportunities implicit in the beautiful handicrafts of their native Kenya. Beads, jewels, and natural fabrics bring life and vibrant color to their long days of caring for families in some of Nairobi's poorest alleys.

Join us on a journey into beauty, hope and resilience. Every bead is handworked, every fabric is hand-dyed, every women leans out toward empowerment as she weaves these extraordinary works of art.

All proceeds go directly to the women who participate in this cooperative. The initiative is based on a micro-loan through which each woman develops her own business. All products are earth-friendly.

This is an opportunity to partner with these women, making use of the internet to tap into their beautiful creations and offer your own contribution to their re-creation of their lives -- the Power of Pride.