Haitian Bead Project

We are a new small-business venture featuring jewelry made by Haitian artisans in Pignon, Haiti. The jewelry features handmade beads created from recycled or "upcycled" materials. These beads are a beacon of hope for women who are men and women, mothers and grandmothers in search of a way to provide for their families in
March 19, 2013 By kgdesign Leave a Comment

Spring 2013 Events:
Friday, April 5th
Wood Elementary Carnival
2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
700 Teague Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
Saturday, April 20th
VASA school Multicultural Fair
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Arte Americas
Bring your kids to this event with carnival games, food & crafts featured from many different cultures!
Sunday, April 21st
Bead Project Volunteer Dessert
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
4711 N. Harrison Ave, Fresno CA 93704
If you have served with us or are interested in getting involved we will be going over the goals and needs of the Bead Project!
Saturday, April 27th
“Taste of Friendship”
The Bridge Church
3438 E. Ashlan Ave Fresno
Saturday, May 4th
Craftopia Mother’s day Craft Fair
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Van Ness & Shaw
Come find that perfect gift for Mom!
Sunday, May 5th
Family Community Church in Fresno
2434 E. Nees Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
8:30 a.m. -noon
Come hear Dorina speak about the project and purchase beads in between services!
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The Bridge Evangelical Free Church
3438 E. Ashlan
9:30-12:30
Come stop by our table out on the plaza!
Saturday, May 11
Flatlander’s Craft Fair
Madera Ranchos
Join us for a parade and shopping!
May 17-18
California Classic Expo
Terrio Fitness
741 E. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA 93710
3-7 p.m. Thursday & Friday

We currently have 57 artisans working in two cities: Pignon and Savanette in the Northern mountains of Haiti. We have two group leaders who oversee the artisans at each location and one Logistics Supervisor who acts as a liaison between the Haitian artisans and the U.S. support team. These men and women are using their