Gitta Moolenschot and Nonkululeko Mhlongo first worked together for a few years in the early 80's. Despite having gone separate ways after a few years, they kept in contact which has now resulted in an opportunity for empowerment and continual development in the IT industry whilst assisting people to become and maintain their marketability.

Beads 4 Africa is an initiative born out of this partnership, bringing together those suffering from the HIV/AIDS pandemic and consumers seeking innovative gifts and true African creativity. Every purchase puts money into the pockets of those who really need it; ensuring that they too have an income whilst afflicted by this dreadful pandemic.