Sarah Tiano; Peace by Piece founder
Seventeen year old Sarah Tiano is leading the charge on an creative and impactful project that helps Northfield teens learn more about the plight of their peers in war zones, as well as get involved to help make a difference for them.
Sarah has designed handmade “peace bracelets” that she is selling in local shops to raise money for a new WKR project that will help an Afghan IDP (internally displaced person) in Kabul be able to start a small, income generating business in order to help provide for his family.
To produce the 500 bracelets needed, Sarah is hosting bracelet-making parties where area youth can come and have fun together while helping support the cause. At each party, Sarah provides snacks, as well as an informative presentation on the plight of war kids and how making a little $5 bracelet can actually make a big difference.
Busy teens making bracelets
Sarah is also making presentations to area churches and youth groups in an effort to garner more support for the cause.
For information on future bracelet-making parties or presentations contact Sarah at sarah.tiano @ gmail.com.