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Beautiful fair trade crafts from Uganda have truly by chance become a wonderful avenue of raising awareness and project funding for CTCU. Artisans in Uganda make crafts that are not only uniquely handcrafted, but they also many times tell a story.
Women in Uganda sit together in circles and roll recycled magazines into beautiful beads. They sing, pray and share their struggles together while stringing their colorful beads and making necklaces that will help put their children into school and food on their tables. One young woman sent this letter telling about how the sale of her necklaces to CTCU has enabled her to personally go back to school… read on.
You can find our beautiful Ugandan crafts and jewelry at these fine stores along the CT shoreline:
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Ella Boutique
State Street Guilford, CT 203.453.4799 www.myellastore.com Serendipity
The Kitchen Store
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Food Works
17 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT 06475 860.395.0770 www.food-works.org Food Works
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These paper bead necklaces are just one of the fair trade craft items we offer. Here are a few pictures of some others:
If you would like to find out more about our fair trade crafts offered, hosting an event, or buying great gifts, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tina Edwards at 203.395.5220.