Find Your Cause

When I consult companies on PR, I often advise them to "choose a charity" that their product, talent or brand would be able to benefit. Not only is it a fabulous way to help support a cause that you are passionate about, but it also gives your company brand awareness, recognition and even better - You get a tax write off! It's a win win all the way around.

A perfect example of the is the World Fair that I attended this Labor Day Weekend. I was on my daily walk to Starbucks with my dog Webber when I noticed the large sign promoting a street bazaar. Of course being a female and into fashion and jewelry, I had to take a quick peek

It was loaded with booths mainly promoting empowerment and independence to women in third world countries. I had a chat with a few key charities who really affected me, and wanted to share their stories.

NUINTENTIONS

The first booth that caught my eye was hosted by www.NuIntentions.com whose goal is to “Empower Women Worldwide.” The beautiful Peacock feather inspired neon necklace was not only hip and trendy to wear but it supported the Women in Uganda effort. The necklace I chose was handmade by “Sarah” in Kapelebyong, Uganda. The really cool thing is that you can go to the NuIntentions website and read each individual story whose design you chose.

I really LOVED this organization and can’t wait to wear my Peacock Necklace!

AFGHAN JEWELRY PROJECT

The second booth I was drawn to was called Inside Afghanistan where I met with the founder of “Afghan Jewelry Project” Bonita Chamberlin. She traveled to Afghanistan and began teaching the woman how to mine for precious stones. Then it turned into a full time mission raising over 3/4 of a million dollars since 2003. Her goal is to provide a sustainable income for Afghans for the future.

The bracelet I purchased is a fabulous silver cuff with Lapis Lazuli and is awesome!

INTERNATIONAL PRINCESS PROJECT

So as I’m writing this, I’m wearing my adorable red Balamani Capri “Punjammies.” Punjammies are pajama bottoms handmade out of Indian Sari fabric by talented women who have been rescued from a life of forced prostitution. All the proceeds of these pajamas go towards supporting and sustaining another valuable life!

You can read more about “International Princess Project” at http://intlprincess.org/

I am so excited that I was given the opportunity to meet such amazing women at the World Fair this weekend and am truly inspired by all the charitable efforts that are being made around the world to empower women. You go girls!

Long Live the Queen!

Kameron

PS – A few other awesome charities that were involved at the World Fair include:

www.nightlightbangkok.com
www.HopeWithoutBoundaries.com
www.pantstopoverty.com