Pay Tribute to Moms Around the World with a Neno Mom Bracelet

Even though it was 21 years ago, I remember my first Mother’s Day like it was yesterday. I was a young single Mom so I had no expectations for any acknowledgement or celebration for Mother’s Day, and I didn’t think I needed it. My parents had other plans though, and they remembered me with a card and also a gift. They gave me my very first crock pot, which may not seem like a good choice to some, but I loved it. I felt more maternal just owning it! Mostly I loved that they recognized it was a special day that should be celebrated, and made sure it was. In the years since then I have valued every handmade card and gift that my children have given me for Mother’s Day, because they took the time to make them and share them with me.

This year, thanks to DHL and Me to We, mothers all over the world can be celebrated by purchasing a Me to We Artisans Neno Mom Bracelet, handcrafted by Maasai mamas in Kenya. DHL Express ships the bracelets from the Free The Children’s Adopt a Village countries to Me to We headquarters, at no charge. This helps over 800 Maasai mamas connect with a greater market for their traditional bead work, which expands their market, increases their sales and assists them to earn income that sustains their families and communities out of poverty.

The bracelet features a hand-cast brass pendant inscribed with ‘MOM’, and is accented with brass beads and a single pearl. The delicate braiding finishes the piece off perfectly. With every bracelet purchased DHL will donate $5 to provide a mother and child in a Free The Children community overseas with one health clinic visit, making this a gift that creates positive ripples around the world.

Order your Neno Mom Bracelet online here or pick one up at the Me to We store. If you are unable to purchase a bracelet yourself, or you just want to help spread the word, share the tweet below on twitter.

Support mamas across the globe this #MothersDay with @DHLExpressCan! Purchase the Neno bracelet from @metowe! http://t.co/OVJOWXV4mv #DHL

— Sheri McDonald (@kidsumers) May 2, 2014

Happy Mother’s Day!