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Connecting Refugees One Bead at a Time

 

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At the age of six, I found a box of buttons in my Granny's sewing bench, and I fell in love with old things. Every aging button, bottle, or square of fabric carries a rich story of the journey it has taken. Sometimes I know these stories, and other times they remain a mystery. Either way, they stir ideas for creating something fresh out of something aged. 
 
My passion for finding overlooked treasures has brought me down to Georgia, where I work with refugee women to make and sell jewelry. As we make crafts together, we support our families and experience the joy of telling our stories through the work of our hands.
 
Ruth Ann North 
 


 

 

 

 

 

 Refugee Beads

 

Jewelry Making Classes– A time to build community through the work of our hands as we share stories and encourage one another in our faith

 

Business Skills– An opportunity to learn how a business works and what it takes to start one

 

Sales Events– A place where women have a platform to create something of value and see the fruits of their labor

 

 

 


 

Ian and Ruthie
North
 
For more info about our work with the international community in Atlanta  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please host a “Village Gathering” and support Refugee Beads . We will bring the coffee and tea and you’ll have a chance to meet our ladies! They will sing songs in their native tongues and share their stories of faith and survival.

 

 

Pick a date and time that works for you and  a “Village Gathering” can be set up!