Life truly has been a rollercoaster for Jacqueline.

Jacqueline had a much better start than most of the ladies at Caring Hands; her parents put her through school, she was awarded with an English diploma at University and then received a marketing job. Together with her husband, an electrician, she had three beautiful children.

Disabled and rejected, Zam Zam receives funds for vital medical care from Caring Hands.

Zam Zam has not always been disabled.  Now in her forties, she supports herself and four of her nieces and nephews.

Caring Hands helps single mother of four, Florence, to be reunited with her children.

The inspirational and humbling stories of Prossy and Rebecca, two of the women who make beads for 'Caring Hands', are now available to read.

Here at White Nile we are passionate about recycling and I'm sure you are too. Around 40% of waste from households is currently recycled, as of 2011, compared to 11% in 2000/01 (Defra). But the fact is, although we have come a long way there is still more each of us can do to stop waste which could be recycled ending up in landfill sites.

We've reduced the price of our beautiful recycled paper bracelets just in time for the end of the summer term.  So why not treat your child's teacher to something different from the usual box of Chocolates!   For the whole month of July all our bracelets are at the special price of £3.50 instead of £5.00  We'll even wrap them for you in coloured tissue paper so they're ready to give.

In fact, they are the perfect little thank you present whatever the occasion.  Of course, at this price you could also treat yourself!

See how scrap paper is transformed into our colourful, beaded jewellery.
Step by step photos show how the beads are made.

We are currently working on stories from the ladies in Uganda who make the jewellery. Watch this space as we add stories and photos of how the beads have restored hope to people's lives.

White Nile Jewellery is a beautiful alternative Easter gift.  A carefully chosen gift is far more personal than the usual Easter egg and will show the person receiving it that you really care.  Each bead is made from a triangular strip of recycled paper that is rolled, varnished, hung out to dry and threaded.  The colours of the beads come from the paper itself; no dyes are added. This makes every piece unique. 

A White Nile necklace or bracelet is something to keep and enjoy wearing.  They are great value rather than an expensive egg with all their packaging.  As well as being environmentally friendly White Nile jewellery gives an income to the ladies who make it.

Whilst we don't need to have an excuse to tell our mothers how much we care, Mother's Day is a great opportunity to say thank you for all they've done for us over the year.  Why not surprise your mum this year with some White Nile Jewellery.  Our multi coloured necklaces and bracelets have been really popular and compliment any outfit.  Also when you buy White Nile Jewellery you are helping mothers in Uganda support their families.

Did you know that Fairtrade gives 7.5 million people a better future? This year's Fairtrade fortnight takes place from 28th February - 13th March 2011 and up and down the country people will be putting on Fairtrade events.  White Nile is really pleased to be supporting the Cotton on to Fairtrade event being held at The Collection in Lincoln on 12th March 2001.  You will be able to find our stand in the Orientation Hall.  We would love to see you and your friends, so please come along, say hello and buy some of our beautiful handcrafted recycled paper jewellery. 

This Valentine's Day show you care......about everything.

Why not say I love you and make a difference at the same time?  Give White Nile jewellery this Valentines Day. Beautiful hand crafted Jewellery made from recycled paper.

A recent headline in the Guardian (18.9.10) read “London Fashion Week moves to ethics as designers pick sustainability over celebrity.” It went on to state, “the (fashion) industry is changing and smart designers are responding to a sea of change in attitudes… having a conscience counts for almost as much as having a celebrity presence.

White Nile is a new sort of company that ticks all the boxes and more.  Not only does it sell beautiful  jewellery but in doing so makes a difference to people’s lives, gives opportunity to the poorest of the poor, and ploughs its profit back into families and communities in Africa. Everything is ethical, recycled and fairly traded.