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Red beaded necklace and blue owl statue

Want to give your loved one something truly special this Valentine’s Day? Our beads of hope necklaces are a unique, lovely statement piece that directly helps the women of Uganda.

These beads are made from recycled magazines that are then carefully strung together to create a one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly piece of art. They are handmade by the women of Uganda, and the proceeds from these necklaces go directly back to the community. Our beads of hope are another way we are trying to help build the community from within and help break the cycle of poverty.

Red beaded necklace and blue owl statue

The beads are called kambulagos, and they are a popular business venture for women of Africa, the Caribbean, and many other countries. We have purchased our beads directly from the woman of Uganda, and the proceeds of each necklace support both St. Elizabeth’s Academy and the Kankobe Children’s Home. Not only are these beads a wonderful gift, but they’ll also give your loved one a taste of Ugandan culture.

Valentine’s Day isn’t exclusively about romantic love, it’s also about the love you bring into a community and the world. The women and children we work with at Hope for Hearts have so much to give to the world, but it takes your support to help them share it. These beads of hope give the woman of Uganda the gift of a future.

Get your handmade necklace today!

Sending love, hope and happiness.
Cristen Lyn

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Gift giving season is officially upon us and we have the perfect gift for the fashionista on your list. Hope for Hearts Kambulagos make the perfect stocking stuffer or present for a friend, coworker, etc. They are truly alluring, in more ways than you know and we’d like to tell you about them in this week’s weekend word featuring a double hitter – allure and attract.
al·lure
əˈlo͝or/
noun
  1. the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
  2. powerfully attract or charm; tempt. 
To be alluring means to be powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating, attracting and charming others in its presence – our Kambulagos are all of that and more! In addition to being a beautiful accessory, each necklace has a fascinating story that will attract more people to want to support our efforts. 
 
We purchase the kambulagos from women in Uganda who hand-make and sell each necklace to make a living and support their independence. The necklaces are eco-friendly and made from recycled paper – ensuring each one is truly unique and one-of-a-kind. When you purchase one of these necklaces from us, the proceeds go back to providing a hand up to the orphaned children in our schools; and your charitable gift can spread even farther through the law of attraction. 
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at·tract
əˈtrakt/
verb
  1. cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities.
  2. evoke (a specified reaction).
  3. cause (someone) to have a liking for or interest in something.
To attract means to make something happen, evoke a reaction, cause interest; and the law of attraction suggests that like attracts like. When you use attraction to do more good in the community, it can be a very powerful thing,  
Every time you wear or gift a Hope for Hearts necklace, its allure starts a conversation about our mission and the great deed you have done through the simple purchase of a necklace. This attracts others to follow your lead and purchase necklaces for themselves or their friends and family. The ripple effect makes an even bigger impact.
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So this holiday season, help us make waves that will ultimately touch the lives of more and more orphaned children in Uganda. Purchase a handmade Kambulago by Dec. 18 in order to receive it in time for Christmas.
 
Many Thanks,
Cristen