Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Empowering Women

Giving back has always been one of the happiest and most satisfying moment for me. While Jeff and I often make donations to certain charities that touch us the most, we also try to find new means to help the needy. Recently, I've stumbled upon Women's Global Empowerment Fund, which is an non-profit organization providing women in northern Uganda with access to microcredit loans, business development training and education opportunities.

There are many ways to donate to this charity. One being the purchase of beats and jewelry made by women in Uganda. Each piece is handmade from colorful recycled paper from local newspapers or magazines. What a great way to provide structured program to empower underprivileged women with the tools necessary to alleviate poverty!

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