Europe

Feb
2

Doing Good and Feeling Good

Jennifer Rowell-Gastard on February 2nd, 2012

Many a college philosophy class will debate over whether or not helping others can be done selflessly. Does happiness come from making other people happy? Studies actually show that experiencing compassion, benevolence, and kindness is one of the best ways to overcome stress (Stephen Post, Ph.D, Case Western Reserve University). I’ve also read that generosity [...]

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May
16

The BeadCircle Continues its European Expansion

Jennifer Rowell-Gastard on May 16th, 2011

In the fall of 2010, Eve Tesorio, Exhibit and Events Manager at the Montgallet Cultural and Community Center in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, was contemplating her next project in honor of International Women’s Day.  Eve recalled hearing about a non-profit organization that opened an office in the South of France and was doing great [...]

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Apr
27

Paper or Platinum: Fair Trade Jewelry More Than a Fashion Statement

Margaret Grondorf on April 27th, 2011

by BeadforLife Fulfillment Assistant, Margaret Grondorf When people around the world unite together and celebrate World Fair Trade Day on May 14, many of us may still be unaware of how important and powerful this movement is.  While not only being an effective and efficient response to poverty, fair trade contributes to a fair and [...]

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Jul
14

BeadforLife Paris Premiere Rocks at Solidays

Jennifer Rowell-Gastard on July 14th, 2009

Torkin Wakefield & Jennifer Rowell-Gastard Paris, France June 26-28, 2009 BeadforLife’s Paris debut was at the Solidays music festival, hosted by Solidarité SIDA, a France-based HIV/AIDS non-profit. The venue was the perfect fit for the BeadforLife mission and the paper beads were a big hit causing jaws to drop and lots of ooh la la! [...]

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