The Last Stand
Bead For Life; Bead Party
When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Artists' Gallery of Steamboat, 1009 Lincoln Ave, Steamboat Springs
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Categories: Community
Description: BeadforLife partners with over 200 women in Uganda, providing opportunities for them to lift their families out of poverty through the creation of beaded jewelry. The beads are handmade by rolling colorful recycled paper. The love and hope of the beader is present in each bead. Once strung together, they become beautiful necklaces and bracelets.
The money women earn from the sale of beads goes directly into feeding their families, buying medicine, paying for school fees, and perhaps saving to start small businesses. All profits from the sale of the beads are invested in projects that fight extreme poverty including health education, housing, and sustainable livelihood. BeadforLife offers people opportunities and jobs, rather than handouts. www.beadforlife.org
We hope you can join us!
Event posted Nov. 6, 2008
Last updated Nov. 6, 2008
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