
Our economy is tanking. It is hard to justify buying yourself a pretty little something with the high unemployment rate, banks going under, houses being foreclosed on. Ok, enough downers - let’s talk about something brighter. How about buying yourself a pretty little something that will help others around the world?
Project Have Hope was created by photojournalist Karen Sparacio as a way to not only feed the people of Uganda, but give them a way to feed themselves. Money raised by Project Have Hope goes towards building schools and giving women loans to start their own businesses. But Project Have Hope doesn’t just request donations. They employ local women to create jewelry, paying them fair wages, and helping them sell their wares worldwide. All proceeds go right back to the village.
The brightly-colored beads are hand-rolled with recycled paper then lacquered for shine and durability. Loose beads are also available in a variety of colors for those who want to create their own masterpieces. The beads are beautifully crafted - each bead different, but complimentary to the rest of the strand. Project Have Hope also sells CDs by local Ugandan musicians, and blank notecards featuring Sparacio’s photographs.

So, let’s see. Recycled materials? Check. Environmentally-friendly production? Check. Helping the less fortunate through education and self-sufficiency? Check. Guilt-free shopping? Check.
To purchase jewelry, donate, or just learn more about Project Have Hope, please visit ProjectHaveHope.org
Enter for your chance to win a gift pack from Project Have Hope
This contest is a part of Bloggy Giveaway Carnival
Your prize package will include:
One single-strand beaded necklace in orange (Value: $10.00)
One matching bracelet (Value: $5.00)
One CD by contemporary Ugandan musician Fabbian (Value: $10.00)
To enter, please fill out the below form. Contest ends August 11, 2008 at 12:05 am PST.
Sign up for our newsletter (it’s infrequently mailed out, I promise) and you will get an additional entry - just be sure to leave a comment and let me know.
Plus, mention this giveaway on your own website or blog, and get 5 additional entries! Just email alyse@sporkfashion.com with a direct link to the blog entry and you will get extra chances to win!
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I love the idea, how much of the profits go to the people of Uganda?
It’s a non-profit, so I believe all profits go to Uganda
Its non profit
fantastic organization
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what a fabulous idea! and beautiful jewelry
good idea!
I love all of these fair trade companies that are cropping up! Their time is way past due. I have subscribed to your newsletter. Thanks, Cindi
I signed up for your newsletter & will post to my blog. Why, because it is fabulous and we need to get the word out.
What a lovely giveaway; thank you.
Beautiful!
Wow, Project Have Hope sounds like a great organization. I love that they employ the local women of Uganda. Beautiful jewelry.
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What a great project!
Beautiful! God bless.
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Signed up!
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I would be honored to wear this!
Be sure to check out my Giveaway, too!
Thanks for your generosity!
KJ
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That is some beautiful jewelry!
Wonderful idea. I love African music. They do things with drums that would make me light up a cigarette afterwards, if I smoked.
This is awesome. I can’t wait to tell my readers about this site!
I signed up for the newsletter.
Love the jewellery; thanks.
I subscribed to your email for an extra entry
Great idea, I will blog about this as well.
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This is such a wonderful and thoughtful giveaway. I hope that Project Have Hope is very successful.
I signed up for newsletter!
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When people compliment me on my pretty accessories, I’ll give them the Project Hope website info.
What a great site . I will pass tis information on to friends.
Good idea y’all
the beads are lovely as is the organization
very nice stuff
I’m so glad you did this contest! I love Project Have Hope. Disclosure: I’m their web developer. Karen Sparacio’s determination, and spirit have truly changed lives in Acholi, Uganda. Thanks to all of you for supporting PHH!
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