Based out of Austin, Texas, The Bead Project was the first program started by our parent non-profit, The Women of Pader Uganda. Our brand exists to ignite hope, healing, and empowerment to the women and community of war-torn Northern Uganda. Following a long and horrific war, The Bead Project originally began in an effort to fulfill two needs in Pader: employment and community. For over 12 years, The Bead Project has employed over 400 women in Pader who make paper and glass bead jewelry and gifts that blend traditional African style with modern trends.