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BeadforLife Host a BeadParty! www.beadforlife.org Age group: K-12 Geographic area: Worldwide BeadforLife eradicates extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and concerned world citizens. Ugandan women turn colorful recycled paper into beautiful bead jewelry that people in the United States help to sell. All net profits from BeadforLife are invested in community development projects that help people work their way out of poverty.The beads become income, food, medicine, school fees and hope. It is a small miracle that connects and enriches everybody in the Bead Circle. BeadforLife will provide you with all of the information and resources that you will need to host your party. You can also purchase BeadforLife products and all of the proceeds will benefit community development projects. Connects to issues: Poverty, Economics, Health, Youth Leadership Connects to Facing the Future lessons: Engaging Students Through Global Issues Making Global Connections Farming for the Future Take a Step for Equity   When you contact the organization, don't forget to tell them you learned about the project from Facing the Future! Email us about your project and how you're making a difference!