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It's A Girls Life

It's A Girls Life

By Bronwyn Newnham

Young girls in many poorer nations work hard. Often this strenuous physical labour uses so many calories there are not enough calories left for their...

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How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti

How You Can Change Someone's World in Haiti

Bronwyn Newnham
By Bronwyn Newnham

Showcasing our beautiful jewellery and homewares made by artisans in Haiti. This tiny nation has been hit particularly hard the past couple of years, with COVID only adding...

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'Joyn' in and Change Lives

'Joyn' in and Change Lives

By Rebecca Kempson

We wanted to support Joyn due to their Fair Trade practices and beautiful handbags. Joyn is based in India, helping support those deep in poverty,...

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Beauty In The Face of Ugliness

Beauty In The Face of Ugliness

By Bronwyn Newnham

He has inspired me to be creative and enterprising in the face of all the negativity and bullying this world can bring to each of...

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Women of Courage

Women of Courage

By Bronwyn Newnham

 Beware! In our little store, there are Lions and Leopards, Tigers and Monkeys! Animals from the beauty of Africa keep me company as I work....

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Help Build Lives!

Help Build Lives!

By Bronwyn Newnham

When we think of poverty we often have a single image of malnutrition. However, poverty and a lack of access to medical care allow the...

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Eden is Committed

By Bronwyn Newnham

Eden Ministry works to reach and rescue these women. The team walks through Red Light Districts in China and Burma with the purpose of making...

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Tears of a Child Bride

Tears of a Child Bride

By Bronwyn Newnham

It is estimated that world wide 15 million girls each year are...

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In memory of Diana Spencer

By Bronwyn Newnham

On August 31st it will be 20 years since the death of Lady Diana Spencer (Princess of Wales). I loved her social conscience and courage...

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