Meet Mama Esther

The past couple years I've been working on a fair trade, socially proactive business called Acholi Beads. Esther was one of our first partners in Uganda, and has done incredible things to pull her family out of poverty. This is her story:

Mama Esther - A Video Portrait from James Pearson on Vimeo.

For more info, visit http://acholibeads.com

Acholi Beads Glimpse: Stepping Stones

Acholi Beads Glimpse: Stepping Stones from James Pearson on Vimeo.

The beginning of the Acholi Beads story. Our Ugandan partners had their lives upended by Africa's longest running war. See their backbreaking work in the stone quarry, and watch their eyes light up as our partnership gives them hope for a better life. For more info visit http://acholibeads.com