My Why
The Idea
The seed for Sharla Jewelry was planted in my heart, while visiting a rural home in Swaziland, Africa. Our small group stood with a young mother, offering her a garbage bag full of clothes and listening for a moment, to the story of her life. I’ll never forget her closing words... “I have hope because you came today.”
Hope
On the next 3 trips to Swaziland, it was something I heard again and again from people living in conditions that most of us can never imagine. It was astounding to me that people found hope because strangers, with not much to offer, stepped into their lives and for a moment became a part of their story.
A Vision Inspired
In 2010, after my 4th trip, I knew I had to find a way to keep going to Swaziland. So I returned to my passion for jewelry making and Sharla Jewelry was established. I have been 9 times now.
The Dream Grew...
Thanks to my wonderful customers, in addition to trips, 10% of profits go to Heart For Africa. Part of the donations help support a beautiful little girl.
In 2015, Scott and I were blessed to go to the hospital, with the director, to pick her up. She was almost a year old, but weighed only 10 pounds. She is healthy and thriving today. This amazing organization is raising over 270 children and employing many, from the local community.
