The United Nations has recognized the situation in Darfur as "the world's worst humanitarian crisis." Since the conflict began in 2003, more than 2.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes. Relief Beads is a grassroots campaign selling handmade African bracelets to raise awareness and money for Relief International's humanitarian efforts in Darfur. In 2007, Relief International supported tens of thousands of refugees in Darfur and donated more than $14 million to crises worldwide. Relief International's programs are essential for stability in Darfur: they operate the second largest refugee camp, administer medical care at several clinics, provide life-saving therapeutic care to countless children, and fund educational costs for thousands of students. To learn more about Relief International's programs please visit www.ri.org.
We truly need your help to achieve our goal in selling 250,000 Relief Beads to provide relief to thousands of people in Darfur. Every Relief Beads purchased directly provides a significant contribution, especially to the women and children in Darfur. Relief Beads serve as a symbol that you care and are committed to providing relief for people less fortunate than you. Relief Beads bracelets are handmade in Africa, so each and every bracelet is unique. We may not always have the opportunity to change things in our world that need to be corrected, but this is your opportunity to provide relief to a situation that truly needs changing.
