Empowering Lives through Craftsmanship: Life2Life’s Peacemakers Project

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Peace in Every Piece

At Life2Life, we believe in the power of resilience and the beauty of craftsmanship. Our Peacemakers project embodies these values by providing local Afghan refugees with a sustainable and dignified livelihood through the creation of exquisite handcrafted jewellery

The Origin Story

Our L2L Peacemakers social enterprise was born out of a leap of faith and have since been sustained by God’s grace. In May 2024, a Singaporean with a passion for gemstone polishing visited ElShaddai Centre Bhd (ECB) to impart his skills to some Afghan refugees so that they can earn a livelihood from this craft.

During the first training workshop, the Afghans shared with us about how exploitative the gem mining industry in Afghanistan was, with a majority of the mineral resources going towards the warlords, armed militias and the Taliban. With this context, it occurred to us that this social enterprise can be a small way to redeem this exploitative industry for them. It is a place where they are also treated with respect and dignity, a stark difference from some of their experiences working elsewhere.

The artisans have also expressed that the crafting process is therapeutic for them, especially those who struggle with depression and low self-esteem. They have come to enjoy creating beauty with their hands, and are proud of their creations as well as their progress in honing this new craft.

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The Unique Craftsmanship Behind Each Piece

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Our jewellery is crafted with precision and care. Using natural gemstone rocks and 925 sterling silver, each piece is uniquely cut, shaped, and polished by our talented artisans. In this way, the jewellery-making process reflects the experiences of the Afghan refugees themselves as they are refined by life’s challenges and emerge stronger. Ultimately, our hope is for them to realise that each piece they make is a reflection of themselves, their Creator’s greatest treasure and handiwork.

Celebrate Talent, Support a Cause

When you wear a piece from Life2Life Peacemakers, you are doing more than just adding a beautiful item to your collection. You are celebrating the talent and hard work of our artisans and supporting a meaningful cause. By wearing our jewelry, you carry a piece of their story with you, symbolising hope and the strength of the human spirit, and how God sustains us through it all.

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