Beads of Awareness

About Beads of Awareness

Beads of Awareness (BOA) is a socially responsible business that offers unique, handmade jewelry made from recycled paper beads by artisans in Uganda, which operates in Montreal QC and Northern Uganda. We support small business initiatives, education, and micro finance to assist in poverty reduction, and individual empowerment. Our mission is to promote an alternative form of globalization rooted in the values of equity, sustainability, cooperation and empowerment. We work towards this mission by supporting Ugandan artisans and paying them a fair wage for their products as well as by raising money for grassroots development projects in Uganda. 50% of all our profits goes towards our livelihood and empowerment initiatives. Additionally, we are raising awareness about the people in Northern Uganda and their struggles recovering from the devastation of a civil war. ----- Beads of Awareness (BOA) est une entreprise socialement responsable, qui offre des bijoux uniques, fabriqués à la main avec du papier recyclé par des artisans Ougandais. Notre mission est de promouvoir une forme alternative à la mondialisation, ancrée dans les valeurs de l'équité, de la durabilité, de la coopération et de la responsabilisation individuelle. Nos artisans reçoivent un salaire juste et la moitié de nos profits financent des projets de développement en Ouganda (éducation et projets de microfinance). De plus, nous sensibilisons la population aux conséquences de la guerre civile Ougandaise.

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