Relief Beads for Darfur

The United Nations has recognized the situation in Darfur as "the world's worst humanitarian crisis." Since the conflict began in 2003, millions of people have been forced to leave their homes. 
 

Relief Beads is a grassroots-campaign selling handmade African bracelets to raise awareness and money for Relief International's humanitarian efforts to help malnourished children in Darfur. Every year Relief International, a non-profit organization, supports tens of thousands of refugees in Darfur and donates millions of dollars to crises worldwide. Relief International's humanitarian programs are essential for Darfur: they provide life-saving therapeutic care for thousands of malnourished children, administer medical care at many clinics, educate young students and the community, and support the only Women's Development Center in Darfur. Read more...

The situation in Darfur is a global, humanitarian crisis that should concern each and every one of us. Without the support of people in countries with greater freedoms and resources, the victims of this tragedy cannot find peace.  Shopping for a Change® is continuing our ongoing mission to support boots-on-the-ground efforts to make real changes in the lives of the children and families being devastated by continued fighting. Every relief bead bracelet is handmade from sand by tribes in Africa and are currently being handcrafted by refugees in Darfur. Each and every fair trade bracelet is one-of-a-kind, as are the hearts and souls of the women and children you are aiding by purchasing this handmade fair trade jewelry.

See our handcrafted, fair trade relief jewelry here!

Learn more about the conflict in Darfur here.

Visit Amnesty International's Eyes on Darfur.

Learn more from Darfurian Voices.


Shopping for a Change® (SFAC) empowering others, transforming lives® is a web-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization where artisans (predominantly women) from developing countries, sell their handmade creations enabling them to earn a sustainable income and lift themselves from poverty. The net proceeds subsidize community improvement projects abroad as well as help fund select U.S.-based non-profit organizations of the web shopper’s choosing from SFAC’s partner list.