Coal Raindrop Necklace - Tagua Nut Beads

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South America

Colombian Group

Black

Yes, this special necklace is made of South American Coal, Tagua Nut beads, and keeps kids out of working in collapsing old coal mines.

In the small mining community of Morca, South America, many boys and adult heads of households have died from collapses and inhaling the buildup of poisonous gases. In 1995, the Colombian government established a workshop for carving jewelry and figurines from coal to provide a good alternative to working in the unsafe coal mines.

Your support will help boys attend academic classes and learn a trade skill so they are safe and have better life opportunities.