THE NECKLACE

Grows Food
Sustains Communities
Recycled Resources
Shows You Care

Brass pendant is 1" in diameter with an etched globe on one side, and a hand-hammered surface on the other

Brass Chain is adjustable from 26" to 30" in length

Ethically Handmade

Comes ready-to-gift in a box tied with a ribbon made from upcycled silk saris.

THE STORY

"Kuunda" means "to create" in Swahili. We love seeing the creativity of our artisan partners in handcrafting this necklace from recycled broken padlocks. The Together We Can necklace is made from broken padlocks in Kenya’s Kibera slums. Taking something and restoring it to beauty. Giving it purpose.

Likewise we love the analogy to the artisan partners' lives. Born into the poverty cycle, life has been difficult. Broken dreams. But through job creation by making jewelry, they are being restored. Being able to meet their family’s needs. Provide home, food and education. Finding their purpose again.

Broken padlocks made beautiful is great, but artisans lives changed is even more beautiful.

THE GOOD

Through The Initiatives of JustOne

$5 of the proceeds from the sale of this necklace are directly allocated to JustOne's Artisan Relief Fund, providing urgently needed support for artisans, ranging from medical bills to basic needs.

Find coordinating jewellery at JustOne

Through The Initiatives of Zonta Hamilton 1

$10 of the proceeds will be used locally for Zonta Says Now initiatives.

Zonta Hamilton 1 members are

working to educate themselves and others on climate change
raising awareness of local issues to achieve gender-equal climate justice
working with like minded organizations who want to achieve climate justice
supporting groups who are working to reduce food insecurity by sustaining and expanding community gardens.

Learn more about Zonta on their website

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