Creating Gifts from The Heart -- Dsenyo

Hi Love,

Perfect for the holidays and special celebrations are the well known Dsenyo greeting cards. Today I discovered that these cards are handcrafted by the Umoja Group for members of the Dzaleka Refugee Camp. These cards are not only an income generating project but also a symbol of empowerment for women in Africa. As we know the Dzaleka Refugee Camp was created as a safe haven for women and men fleeing genocide, violence and wars in Africa.

Founded by Marissa Perry Saints these cards are created with 100% recycled paper and colorful African fabrics. Each card comes blank inside perfect for thank yous, birthdays and get wells. In addition to creating greeting cards, Dsenyo also makes a variety of chic fashion accessories. Check out their beautiful work below sold on dsenyo.com.

Zimba Snare wire Leaf Earrings 

http://www.dsenyo.com/products/snare-wire-leaf-earrings

Handmade Greeting Cards

http://www.dsenyo.com/products/handmade-greeting-cards

As a business geared toward handcrafting jewelry and cards, this company is also helping to rebuild the lives of African genocide and war victims. By purchasing items from their website you can help them in their effort toward betterment for an entire nation of people. 

-- Love Rae

Billionaire Isabel dos Santos of Angola

Hi Love,

Among the richest women in the world is Isabel dos Santos -- daughter of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of Angola. She is Africa's first female billionaire at age 42 with a net worth of 3.7 billion. Although her father has accumulated some of her wealth, dos Santos has shares in Portuguese cable television companies and an Angolan bank. Although she is regarded as a "princess" dos Santos is known for having a rather disciplined childhood which included her studies of electrical engineering and business management at Kings College London. At 24 she started " Miami Beach" her own restaurant in Luanda; although it wasn't a success it did however give her a hands on experience in learning how to correctly operate a business and how to successfully invest. Although she has a variety of business ventures on her resume, she is best known for owning 28.8% of the stock at Zon, a Portuguese media conglomerate. As of recently, dos Santos is looking to acquire 65% of Efacec Power Solutions, a Portuguese engineering company. At this rate dos Santos is sure to become a legend in the telecommunications sector as well as a notable business leader opening doors for women all over the world.

To learn more about Isabel dos Santos be sure to check out her interviews by clicking on the links below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pStBHcecxzg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJzX5pDaea0

-- Love Rae