I'd like to give you another statistic - and bear with me - this post has a happy ending! Traffickers of sex slaves (women and children) generate $7 Billion a year! Starkly different industries, but both boast staggering returns. Why am I blogging about this on a happy wedding blog? Consider this... what could be more rewarding than knowing that a portion of the money you already plan on spending on your wedding could actually help people... other women and children desperately in need? Would that make a difference where you spent your money?
Here's the happy part - there is an online store called Hope Jewelry where you can purchase very reasonably-priced jewelry, accessories and gifts like hand-made stationery, purses, etc. for your wedding. What's special about this e-store is that they exist solely to contribute financially to women and children who are victims of sexual slavery in 3rd world countries. Funds from shopping on their site go to help those women starting new lives, those currently being exploited, and those who are in danger of becoming victims of trafficking and slavery. What's amazing is that the site tells you specifically who each purchase is benefitting, for example - 'made by survivors of sex trafficking in the Ukraine'.
So when you're pondering what to purchase your beloved bridesmaids, or what thank-you notes to get yourself, think about some of these ideas, and what a special gift you'd be giving them, and the women and children who made them.
Handmade Paper Leaf Cards (I adore them!)
Petite Pink Freshwater Pearl Necklace & Earrings
Double Strand Crystal Necklace
Floating Pearl Necklace
String Tie Journal
Handmade Paper Note Cards inlaid with Silver Leaves
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