The Bead Project

The Bead Project supports women in displacement camps in Pader, Northern Uganda.

The Bead Project
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      About The Bead Project
      About Joffa

      On The Bead Project

      The Bead Project supports families in displacement camps in Northern Uganda. While the camps provide safety, life there remains challenging, particularly for women and children. The Bead Project empowers these women by offering dignified, fair-wage work crafting intricate paper beads—a skill they have long cherished.

      Their beautiful paper bead creations are showcased in jewelry and ornaments, each carrying a story of transformation and hope. By blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, The Bead Project stimulates local economies and upholds fair trade practices and ethical production.

      Joffa

      As a nonprofit artisan marketplace committed to social and environmental transparency, Joffa bridges the gap between maker and buyer and prioritizes the person behind every product. Our mission is to make it easier to do what you’re already doing — making socially conscious shopping decisions while finding quality items you actually want to buy.

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      Made With Love

      We partner with artisans who specialize in hand-crafted pieces that combine modern design with traditional art forms from around the world.

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      We only offer quality checked products you’ll love for years and would be proud to give as gifts!

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      Made For Impact

      Every carefully chosen product in our collection is ethically made and sourced from under-served communities.