The Spirited Grannies, a group of socially-engaged Grandmothers from both Canada and the U.S.A, have contributed over 4 full-year, comprehensive scholarships for Basotho students!  This group, working to raise money in Mesa, Arizona, has demonstrated the power of how a committed few can create meaningful and monumental change in the lives of others.  Thank you Spirited Grannies for your ongoing support and commitment.  We at G.R.O. consider you Global Heroes and thank you for your efforts!

Posted under The Movement

The G.R.O. Artisans invited their local and international customers to participate in a selection survey which ultimately determined the new 2010 design lines. The women have been working since December on the new designs, incorporating locally sourced natural material such as cow horn, Job’s tears, recycled glass, and mountain clay.  The new eco-line is enhanced by the use of high quality materials and fastenings, creating a true artisan line highlighting the beauty of Lesotho and the talent of its artisans.

The new catalogue will be launched March 1 - join our newsletter to receive the new catalogue or contact us at artisans@grofoundation.org to learn more about ordering!

Bracelet features recycled glass, amythest, Job

Preparing for the customer survey

Turquoise necklace for 2010

Posted under Letters from Lesotho

Working to prepare a Sesotho translation of our Family Scholarship student contract.

speaking to the students during the Family Scholarship After School Leadership Club.

Posted under Letters from Lesotho

The artisans visited a youth project in South Africa that produces unique and beautiful recycled glass beads.  This youth project, in a poor township of South Africa, provides youth in the community with not only skills and training but an opportunity to earn income.

The lampworked beads, made from used beer bottles and made one-by-one, present a beautiful shine and the kiln-fired recycled glass shows a earthy, matte finish.

Look forward to seeing these new beads in our 2010 eco-line to be launched March 1!

Posted under Letters from Lesotho