5 favorite fair trade treasures
BeadforLife Tendo Bracelets
I adore these beaded bracelets—and not just because they’ll add a funky pop of color to outfits. BeadforLife excels in conscious charity because it provides a steady income for nearly 240 Ugandan women per year through its bead-making program.
Once enrolled, members first learn how to roll beads out of recycled paper and make them into beautiful jewelry; they’re then taught entrepreneurial skills to continue a sustainable business once they graduate. Ultimately, BeadforLife enables women to become financially independent.