What do you do when you discover a heartbreaking reality?  For most the answer would be sadly, nothing.  But for some, that reality won’t leave them alone, until a dream begins to form.  A dream of reversing that reality and making the world a better place.

Meet Alex Kuhlow.  A missionary in the Philippines, who is changing the world.

On vacation to a nearby island, Alex befriended a local family.  This family worked hard all day long to sell the colorful bracelets they had made. Many families in this area felt forced to make a decision, after realizing that selling their goods would not provide the basic necessities for their families.  That decision puts innocent children into the underground market of prostitution.

This particular family refused that choice, even though they struggled each day to adequately care for their family.  Alex was invited to their home, which consisted of a tiny shack built of materials that they had probably found.  Their generosity to share what little they had, moved Alex to help.  But he knew they would not just accept money.  So he asked to buy $100 worth of their bracelets.

Not expecting to see the money or bracelets again, Alex was later overwhelmed to be handed 1300 bracelets.  Especially after finding out the family was only taking a 20 cent per hour wage.
Back in the States, Alex decided to try selling the bracelets and soon discovered the possibility
that those colorful bracelets had for changing the lives of not only that particular family, but many more.

YOU can be a part of this movement.  YOU can help the Kuhlow’s change even more lives.  Threads of Hope is looking for people who will faithfully pray and search out venues to sell their products. Or you can click here to purchase bracelets to support these families.

Please check out Threads of Hope and prayerfully consider what you can do to change the lives of families in the Philippines.