Just one year ago when Tree of  Wisdom began, our beads were being created by a small group of women at St. Monica’s in Gulu, Uganda.  In just one year we have increased the number of women making beads by about 30.  The women from Gulu were kind enough to travel 2 hours north to a small town called Atiak near the border of Sudan to teach the women there their craft.  Wisdom Beads are giving women who otherwise have no support, the ability to become self-relient.  All proceeds from the sale of Wisdom Beads goes directly back to the women making the beads and the Tree of Wisdom orphans.  Thank you for supporting these women!!

20 years of rebel insurgency has left the youth of Northern Uganda in terrible crisis.  The mission of St. Monica Girls’ Tailoring Centre in Gulu, Uganda is to give vocational training to young women victimized by this war.  After being in the captivity of the rebels, the young women who manage to escape have no place to go.  Many of them are child mothers.  The sisters at St. Monica’s welcome these young women, provide them with food and shelter, help make them self-reliant, and teach them to love again.

Wisdom beads are their handiwork.  They are rolled from small strips of discarded paper, varnished, dried, and then made into beautiful jewelry.  The beads are being sold for an ongoing fundraiser for the young women at St Monica’s and for special needs for the Tree of Wisdom orphans.  Many of you have already seen the beautiful necklaces, bracelets and rosaries.    For further information about St. Monica’s Girls’ School, please go to www.stmonicagulugirlsrelief.org

We currently have a beautiful selection of necklaces, bracelets, rosaries and fabric bags.  The prices range from $5 to $20.  All proceeds go directly back to the young women at St Monica’s and the Tree of Wisdom children.   Beads can be purchased through me 440-949-9066 or at my office at 440-930-4955.

Wisdom beads make excellent gifts and support a great cause.

God bless you all!

Monique