Lydia
African Beadwork Artist, South Africa
Every day between 9:00 and 1:00 you can find Lydia and Ann talking and creating artisan jewelry together. They spend this time in community, encouraging and uplifting each other as only two friends can do.
Lydia has a big heart and an infectious laugh and is greatly affected by the impact that HIV/AIDS has had on her community. Despite her meager circumstances she has a passion for helping others and wants to offer help wherever possible.
To see Lydia's beaded jewelry designs click here.
Watch Lydia's video and hear her inspiring story here.
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It was a Moment of Hope
In a country overwhelmed by sickness, poverty and unemployment, most South Africans suffering from the impact of HIV/AIDS have no way of supporting themselves or their families.
However, in a moment of hope, women from South Africa and America joined together to collectively battle the devastation of the AIDS pandemic.
By using education and employment, we hope to empower families in South Africa who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
It is our hope that...
...survival will no longer be a struggle,
...food will be prevalent,
...family units will be whole,
...and lives will be changed.
Our hope is that all this is possible through Beaded Hope.
Beaded Hope is growing, and bead by bead, woman to woman, we're making a difference.