Come see Connie's performance, "Hope is back on me" and hear stories of some of the courageous women Connie met and interviewed. Many of them experienced brutal fighting in northern Uganda, some suffering from Aids, all had been entrenched in extreme poverty. And yet their stories are full of hope and inspiration. Read more.
Connie will have Bead for Life jewelry for sale all day at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough. The African handmade paper-beaded bracelets and necklaces are unique, exquisite and affordable – and they make great gifts. (Visa & MC accepted along with cash or checks.) Your purchases go a long way in helping Ugandan women beaders support themselves and their families. All proceeds go to the women and to community development projects in health, education, employment, and housing.
If you are interested in hosting a Bead for Life jewelry party, please contact BeadForLife.org. They make it very easy for you and it's a lot of fun!