Bajja Basaaga (meaning they come jokingly) is a women’s group of HIV positive women and young mothers who are hand crafting paper beads which they make into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, belts and bags. This group gives these women a chance to earn an income and enjoy some time to talk with friends.

The Women of Bajja Basaaga

The women meet at least once a week at the Emma & Greg Resource Centre to cut paper and varnish the beads together. Currently we are working to find a sustainable market for the products. If you have any ideas or wish to purchase some of the crafts, do not hesitate to contact us.

It has been hard work for all involved but benefits have been seen, for example one of the women was able to take her children to visit her mother for Christmas, another now is able to get her hair done. But most women use the money for daily expenses and school fees for their children.