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ABOUT 31 Bits
WHY WE LOVE THEM
 Community
31 Bits believes in a holistic approach to development, this means caring for beneficiaries beyond their economic and educational needs. In addition to sustainable income and educational programs, 31 Bits helps train women in counseling and leadership. The women themselves then lead Community Groups, strong support systems for everything from mental health and prayer to keeping up on finances.
 Eco-Friendly
One woman's trash is another woman's treasure, after some seriously gifted craftsmanship, that is. Each piece of jewelry is handmade using 100% recycled paper and other local materials, undergoing a stunning transformation into a bold bracelet or elegant necklace.
 Humanitarian
31 Bits Designs is a socially minded business designed women in Northern Uganda, most of whom are former refugees, an opportunity to counter poverty. The business provides beneficiaries access to the international market, enabling them earn an instant income and provide homes, food, and education for their families. 31 Bits provides benefits like English lessons, literacy training, financial and vocational training, and health education empowering women to lift themselves out of poverty.
 Ethical
31 Bits is committed to working with each woman until she has graduated from the program and attained a sustainable means of income within her own community. They currently work with 108 women in Gulu, Uganda, purchasing jewelry from each woman on a monthly basis and providing them with an immediate, consistent, and fair income. By providing numerous development programs like literacy and financial training, 31 Bits equips the women to develop lasting careers and attain social equity going beyond a fair wage to truly invest in these women's futures.
ABOUT 31 Bits
31 Bits began in 2008 when five college students from Southern California traveled to Uganda and met six amazing women...31 Bits is a Community Based Organization, based out of Gulu, Uganda. We work with displaced women who use their talents to create beautiful jewelry made from recycled paper. 31 Bits is centered around using the creative art and entrepreneurship already present in the women, which empowers them and enables them to have a sustainable income. 31 Bits Designs Northern Uganda is designed to empower vulnerable individuals to rise above poverty through maximizing creative abilities and generating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. In the 31 Bits program, the women earn an income that allows them to provide for their families, receive financial and savings training, and maximize their creative skills and abilities. We strive to build a loving community that cares for individuals’ spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical needs 
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