Be the Change Coin Bracelet, Haiti

Regular price $14.00

This bracelet features a real Haitian coin engraved with an inspiring message to "Be the Change" along with seeds known as job's tears. These seeds are native to Southeast Asia, but have been imported to Haiti and are commonly used in jewelry. 

Dimensions: 7". Elastic.

The perfect companion to the Be the Change Earrings, also made in Haiti!

Papillon is a fair trade certified, socially conscious lifestyle business dedicated to employing at-risk mothers and fathers in Haiti. Their mission is orphan prevention and family preservation through job creation. 

Papillon also employees deportees that are struggling to create new lives for themselves. They are give a chance to 'start over' and this chance proves that a little help goes a long way.

Employees receive a living wage, usually 3X the minimum wage, plus medical and social benefits. They receive job skills training, language & literacy development, and computer & software training. Their work environment is creative and family friendly, including on-site child care.

Papillon's founder, Shelley Jean was featured in the Netflix documentary, Poverty Inc. This documentary shares the positive impact of Papillon's methodology and approach to economic and social reform in Haiti.


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