# Yogi Awareness Campaigns Funds from the Global Wristband Project Go to HIV/AIDS Prevention By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-wristband-project References: [planetgreen.discovery](http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/yogis-come-together-for-the-global-wristband-project.html) & [globalwristbandproject.blogspot](http://globalwristbandproject.blogspot.com/) In line with Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG initiative, the Global Wristband Project [sells wristbands to raise awareness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement) and support HIV/AIDS prevention programs in South Africa. Backed by yogi Christina Sabatini, the Global Wristband Project is a fundraiser that sells hippie-esque anklets and bracelets made from [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope). The method used to make the wristbands is a weaving process called saori. Check out the gallery to look at the various colorful styles of these bracelets for a good cause. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Jewelry:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and sustainable jewelry using recycled materials, like the Global Wristband Project's anklets and bracelets. - **Social Awareness Campaigns:** Businesses can leverage their products or services to raise awareness and support important causes, similar to the Global Wristband Project's HIV/AIDS prevention initiative. - **Artisan Craftsmanship:** There is potential for businesses to showcase and promote traditional weaving techniques like saori, as demonstrated by the Global Wristband Project's wristband creation method. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the creation of eco-friendly jewelry using recycled materials, building on the success and impact of the Global Wristband Project. - **Non-profit Fundraising:** Non-profit organizations can incorporate innovative fundraising strategies, similar to the Global Wristband Project's initiative, to support important social causes like HIV/AIDS prevention. - **Artisan Products:** Artisan product industries can highlight and promote traditional craftsmanship techniques, like saori weaving, to create unique and socially conscious products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olaeda-hopeful-heart-bracelet-for-breast-cancer-awareness.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-in-pink.md) - [Inclusivity-Promoting Four-Piece Bracelet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourpiece-bracelet-set.md) - [Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodybar-pilates.md) - [Social Good Yogurt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogurtland-2.md) - [Charitable AIDS-Focused Medical Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hivaids-prevention.md) - [Hurricane Relief Swimwear Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldie-swimwears-campaign.md) - [Awareness-Raising Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement.md) - [Silicone Eco-Friendly Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexi-bands.md)