Shop for Bead Necklaces

Each bead is made from recycled paper which is cut into long strips and individually rolled. Three coats of varnish are applied to protect the beads that are designed into beautiful necklaces. The colors you see are the colors that are in the paper. The process of creating a piece of beaded jewelry from hand-rolling the bead to assembly, takes …

About Project Lydia

Pure and faultless religion…look after the widows and orphans in their distress. James 1:27 PROJECT LYDIA began in 2009 by missionaries, Cliff and Julie Pash and is an expansion of Advancing the Kingdom Ministries which serves Uganda, East Africa. The project helps local widows and abandoned women overcome adversity and thrive in every area of their lives. PROJECT LYDIA teaches …

Gifts That Make A Difference – How To Help

There are many ways to get involved:

Host a Bead Party

Plan Project Lydia for your Fundraiser – Youth Group, Missions, Women’s Ministry, etc.

Purchase from Online Store – Gifts that Make a Difference, Socially and Environmentally Responsible Gifts

Shop for Dolls

Project Lydia handmade dolls are crafted by women in remote villages in Uganda. The dolls are cloth with hand sewn faces and yarn hair, and are dressed in traditional “Gomez” style. The dolls featured depict a real African woman of incredible courage who have overcome much adversity in her life. Each unique, beautiful doll has a short story about her …