Did you know that what you wear says a lot about who you are; what you are all about?
Sure, we all have days where we don't have a hot second to get ourselves put together.
But we have a moment to throw on an accessory.
Even on the days where we are wearing our favorite KUT from the Kloth boyfriend jeans and a sweatshirt, (p.s. if you don't yet own a pair of KUT jeans, come in to TPOM and fall in love)
It may sound so simple.
But you have a story of HOPE to share.
These particular lines of jewelry have quite a story.
So when your friend complements you on your beautiful bracelet,
you GET to share about it.
Lets hear the heart of 3Strands...
This style is made by women in Cambodia rescued from the evil sex trade industry.
They now have a future of beauty!
See the red seed?
Each bracelet has one...
here's what it represents..
"Every bracelet displays one fragile, red seed from the pods of
Sandalwood trees, native to Cambodia. The beautiful, glossy, scarlet
seeds in their natural beauty, created by God, represent the beauty in
each of the women who have been freed, loved and empowered with a hope
for the future. One would never know that these gorgeous seeds come from
the Sandalwood tree’s colorless pods, which eventually dry up and fall
to the ground, forgotten and trampled under foot. To Don Brewster, the
founder of AIM, these pods represent that what the inhumane trafficking
industry sees as worthless actually contains something priceless. As
each 3Strands bracelet is made by hand, with love, the women incorporate
the red Sandalwood seed in the design reminding them of their beauty
within as they proudly sign their name to each bracelet."
The statistics are staggering..
Human trafficking is a $32 billion global industry (annually). In the U.S. alone, a $9.8 billion industry.
source: UNODC: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
There are nearly two million children worldwide exploited in the global
sex trade; each year, as many as 100,000-300,000 American children are
at risk of being trafficked for commercial sex in the United States. Source:
UNICEF U.S. Department of Justice, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
There are approximately 35.8 million victims held in modern slavery globally.
Source: The Global Slavery Index 2014
3Strands is making an impact! You can read more about it here as well as access additional statistics
Purpose Jewelry is a beautiful product of International Sanctuary
"Purpose jewelry tells a story of
hope, strength, and perseverance. When a girl escapes or is rescued from
sex trafficking she is forced to deal with a tremendous amount of
trauma caused by her experience with very little support. With her lack
of education and employable skills, her options are limited and the
future seems hopeless.
In 2007, International Sanctuary (iSanctuary)
was created to address the many needs of these young women through
holistic care and empowerment. The women are placed in mentoring
programs, and provided with an education, medical and dental care,
scholarships, and micro-loans in order to prepare them for the future. iSanctuary works with survivors in Mumbai, India and Orange County, California, and has served over 300 young women. "
Each piece is handcrafted and it's tag has been signed by the woman who made it.
We are honored at TPOM to carry this amazing line of jewelry!
Your accessories can be a part of breaking the cycle of poverty in the life of a woman just like you.
We really are not much different from the women on the other side of the world.
We have dreams. We love our families. We want our gifts and talents to be recognized.
In many countries, education isn't available to those who can not afford it.
Children don't go to school.
And the cycle of poverty continues.
Those in poverty are at a much higher risk of becoming a victim of violent crimes.
And mothers everyday consider poor choices to provide basic needs for their families.
31Bits is doing some pretty amazing things to help break this cycle of poverty!
Partnering with local artisan women, their handmade jewelry is unique and full of personality.
"They earn an income enabling them to provide for their families. We
care for them holistically through counseling, health education, finance
training, and business mentorships. After five years in our program,
our beneficiaries are ready to graduate. A graduated beneficiary has her
own business and is educated, healthy, and confident. She is empowered.
And guess what? Everything we do is funded through product sales.
That means every time you make a 31 bits purchase, you have a direct
impact on women’s lives in Uganda."
Stop in and see our beautiful selection of 31Bits!
We love how even a simple t-shirt dress becomes stunning with just beaded necklace!
We've just touched on 3 of our many lines of handmade jewelry we carry at TPOM.
There are so many stories to share!
Let your look be a part of a story of hope!
We love how even a simple t-shirt dress becomes stunning with just beaded necklace!
We've just touched on 3 of our many lines of handmade jewelry we carry at TPOM.
There are so many stories to share!
Let your look be a part of a story of hope!
See you soon at TPOM!
~ Your friends at TPOM
