.beadforlife.

recycled paper never looked so good, that is until a
group of ugandan women started beading them up into
works of jewelry art and "turning trash in treasure."

beadforlife helps women become economically self-
sufficient by employing and assisting them with launching
their own businesses. they've even teamed up with designer
amanda pearl for her spring collection above.

.lemlem.

much more than just a beautiful face, liya kebede
[model/actress/humanitarian] talks about how her
ethical fashion line lemlem weaves change in her
ethopian homeland. love it!

.guatamala.

.karl's caps.

global warming & ice caps share the stage with Chanel models.  

.lanvin.

      [style.com]         
        lanvin designer alber elbaz adds UNICEF ambassador to his 

         resume, hence his fall 2010 collection inspired by home- africa.