Income Generation

Our primary program in Uganda is to create income opportunities for women who are living on a dollar a day.  Our first project was to develop handmade beads made from recycled paper and to train women to make them.  During the time the beaders are part of our program they learn about money and about how to start and run a business.  Once they graduate from BeadforLife they are prepared to support themselves and their family.  

Our second income generating program, launched in 2010, is to work with 760 women in Northern Uganda who gather and process shea nuts.  BeadforLife has made two products, soap and lip balm which we sell.  We also offer Pure Organic Shea Butter in bulk to individuals and companies wanting to use this premium product in cosmetics and soaps. 

BeadforLife always pays its members above average Fair Trade prices.  We encourage members to open savings accounts and to invest in opportunities which will help them leave poverty behind.

Community Programs

BeadforLife has a holistic approach to poverty eradication. In addition to our income generation programs of bead-making and gathering shea nuts, our Community Development programs include:

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