For the hundreds of individuals that have been on relief and mission trips to Mamelodi, South Africa and Charity and Faith Church, Mama Peggy is truely and inspiration.  A retired school teacher, Mama Peggy has dedicated her life to working with and caring for HIV/Aids victims in the community and at the Bophelong Hospice.  In addition she serves as Director of Personnel for Beaded Hope in South Africa.  Beaded Hope, a Cincinati based non-profit provides a venue for the people of South Africa to market handcrafted bead work.  This is how I've come to know Mama Peggy, by photographing the South African cultural jewelry.

These are a few of the images from the inspirational morning we spent with Mama Peggy and Jennifer Davis of Beaded Hope.  For the complete story on Beaded Hope visit: www.beadedhope.org

Mama Peggy Studio Portriat Session