One World Health Bead
For each charm sold, Pandora will donate $20 to One World Health. Visit One World Health to learn more about their organization.
One World Health Bead -- (item number #790472CZ)
(thanks Mimi for my special gift !!)
Masudi is a young man that my mother met several years ago. He needs support from people like you to continue his education and to reach his goal of becoming a chef. Read my mama's blog for more information on how to help - in a practical and simple way.
(via Uncornered Market)
In the name of your favorite loved one or that family member that is impossible to buy for, consider donating IN their name to help build a village in India!
The details (via Hole in the Donut) ::
Travel bloggers around the world have solicited prizes and gift certificates from travel gear companies, hotels, resorts, airlines, and electronic manufacturers, all of which are being offered as prizes in this year’s effort. The impressive list includes items like a Zeppelin flight in California (value $750), a three-night, ocean view stay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii (value $2200), and a Norwegian Coastal Cruise Voyage (value $2074). Donors choose which prize or prizes they want to have a chance to win by placing a number in the box aside their preferred prize. So for example if you want to register to win the $350 Delta Airlines flight voucher, putting “1” in the box will buy you one chance and cost you $10. Putting “5” in the box will buy you five chances and cost you $50. Your total donation is tallied at the bottom of the prize list, giving you an opportunity to make modifications before proceeding to the payment page. At the end of the campaign, one winner will be randomly drawn for each prize from the total number of entries for that particular prize. The prizes add a little fun to the process, but even if your name isn’t drawn you can be sure that all donations are benefiting an excellent cause.
To donate and try your hand at winning one of the great prizes :: Donate
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Want to give your brother a cow? Or your niece a bunch of rabbits? Hoping to find the perfect camel for your boss? Heifer International provides livestock "for purchase" to help families in struggling situations to be better able to provide for their families. Visit their catalog for more information and to purchase today!
One of the cool things about Heifer is that it requires its recipients to pay it forward. They agree to share the offspring of gift animals with others in need, making it all come full circle when the recipients become equal partners in the fight to end world hunger.
(For even more on Heifer, watch the video about their work in India and read about Brigitte Lacombe's recent visit to Rajasthan)
Not only is this a great organization, but you can also shop Elle's amazing Etsy store (just mention BEAD FOR LIFE when you checkout and she will contribute 20% of your purchase to Bead for Life). I've ordered the Fly Away Home necklace and can't wait to wear it!
Have you heard about this kid? Evan Wadongo was frustrated by the expense involved in utilizing kerosene lanterns in Kenya for children to study at night, or attend school, he invented a solar lantern. He recently was awarded a CNN Heroes accolade and I was touched to watch him accept his award VERY humbly, by simply saying that children NEED light in order to grow. Consider purchasing lanterns or donating to the cause ... in the name of a loved one!
Spread love, light and the spirit of the holidays!!
