Perhaps they were inspired by their Dad, or perhaps it's just in their blood, but Christina and Damon Watson along with their friend Melina Driscoll decided they wanted to help the children in Sierra Leone, Africa too. Not only did they decide they wanted to help, but they decided to take a another cue from their dear old Dad and also make their own jewelry using naturally-sourced materials such as stones, glass beads, and cotton cord.
Together the kids, now age 10-12, came up with Jewels for Africa, a completely non-profit jewelry making biz. All funds go directly to children in the St. George Orphanage, the Aberdeen Primary School, and the Muddy Lotus Primary School, all of Sierra Leone. The children there can use this money to buy school supplies, new clothes, and pay for meals, all things that are desperately needed in the impoverished communities. The trio has already raised well over $2,000 for the cause already!
The line is currently exclusively sold at Ruff&Cut's retail shop,
Glittering Conscience, and a website for the jewelry is coming soon. For now, take a look at their
Facebook Page and be sure to spread the word on these inspiring young entrepreneurs!
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| Melina and Christina |
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| Some of their beautiful creations |
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| Hard at work |
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| On display in the store |
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