World AIDS Day 2009

World AIDS day is observed on 1st December 2009. Show your support for The Topsy Foundation and other similar and worthwhile causes who take a stand and make a difference in the world to those who are infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

At the Beadwork Project, Shukushukuma Beaders, local woman are taught the different beading techniques needed to make designs incorporating both traditional and the modern. This includes guiding the woman through the production process and understanding the associated costing and marketing, in a drive towards entrepreneurial independance for the woman.

The Topsy range of beaded products were exclusively designed by well-known Johannesburg artist Christine Fischer.  

The Topsy products are hand made by the Shukushukuma Beaders in South Africa. 

Visit http://worldaidsday.org/ for more information on World AIDS Day.

Buy a Beaded Red AIDS Ribbon

Well they say Africa is a little behind the rest of the world but hopefully we not too late with the whole blogging thing.

We have set up this blog to tell you more about our company and help showcase our African suppliers. We hope you enjoy reading our blog and that you will learn more about what our company is trying to achieve for Africa and its people.