Path of Paper reycles paper into empowerment!

Path of Paper began in 2007 when Kathryn O'Grady joined the Peace Corps, after graduating from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. As a Peace Corps volunteer Kathryn was stationed in the dusty town of Iganga, in the eastern African country Uganda. While there Kathryn worked with a great non-governmental organization and was introduced to the Gemakumyino Women's Group. It was love at first sight! The women involved in the Gemakumyino Women's Group are hardworking, artistic and were waiting for the opportunity to use their abilities to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Hence, POP was born.
Path of Paper uses recycled paper to create beautiful jewelry, purses, bowls, bracelets etc. These products transform waste into empowerment and income for the lives of women in Iganga, Uganda.
When you buy from POP, you are not only are you buying a beautiful quality item, but you are supporting real women with real needs.
Thanks to our board of directors, UAOWF, and the vast network of women and men worldwide who have helped make this a reality.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Fair Trade Certification propels POP forward

As things would have it, the announcement that POP was approved to join the Fair Trade Federation could not have come at a better time.
 My co-founder and mother, Cyndi O'Grady, received the exciting email the night before coming to visit me in Brooklyn. I am totally flabbergasted, that what I had once believed was my mothers far fetched dream is now a reality. 
Needless to say the move has motivated us to plunge back into POP with a new vigor and attention. Cyndi's determination and perseverance taught me that hard work does pay off and that we have the ability to make a significant positive impact on the lives of the women, and community, who once showed me complete kindness.
Growth can be scary, but not trying is even more so. 


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As always thanks to all our supporters, without whom we would not be here today. 
Webale inho,
Kate O'Grady
POP co-founder


Links:
Fair Trade:
http://www.fairtradefederation.org/

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