27 Mar 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Are you tired of the commercialized chaos that can consume the holiday spirit faster than you can say “jingle bells?” Fear not, festive friend, because Give A Day Global is here to help you take the yawn out of yuletide! Reconnect to the heartfelt magic of the season with gifts that will delight your loved ones and also make a difference around the world. Who said giving back can’t be a jolly good time?
Swahili Coast: https://www.swahilicoastdesign.com/ (Africa)
Made from traditional woven textiles in Tanzania on the outside and lined with a fine terry cloth interior, these beach towels are a kaleidoscope of comfort, color and culture. They even have a small velcro pocket for placing your keys and valuables before diving into the surf! Every person on Santa’s list could use one of these towels for their aquatic adventures. The best part: they are made by a worker-owned cooperative empowering every employee with fairness, dignity, and respect. Swahili Coast carries other gifts as well such as sandals, apparel, jewelry, and home goods.
Bullets to beads: https://store.hamlin.org.au/collections/jewellery
Transforming the remnants of conflict into expressions of beauty, this jewelry is made out of used artillery shells and is a testament to resilience and renewal. In addition to supporting local artisans, Hamlin Shop proceeds help women at Hamlin Fistula in Ethiopia to recover from childbirth injuries and reassert their humanity.
World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope
Featuring culinary maestros from around the world, this cookbook not only features recipes, but also their stories feeding communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. The first cookbook by José Andrés’s beloved nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), features the many places their team has rallied to cook, weaving narratives along with flavors, textures, and aromas of her dishes. The book benefits the organization’s work while connecting you with people helping people across the globe.
Aid through trade bracelets: https://www.aidthroughtrade.com/pages/roll-on-bracelets (Nepal)
The perfect stocking stuffer for any fashionista, these comfortable roll-on bracelets fit almost any size wrist and provide the perfect bling for any outfit. Ethically crafted by village artisans in Nepal, Aid Through Trade is one of the founding members of the Fair Trade Federation and seeks to empower the lives of women through ethical, fair, and sustainable employment.
Vanilla: https://lafaza.com/ (Madagascar)
Step aside, vanilla extract, there’s a new pantry staple in town! Ground vanilla. Say goodbye to the mundane; say hello to the trendiest taste sensation for baking, or for adding spice blends, coffee, or tea. It also brings the visual pop that comes with scraping the seeds from a vanilla bean for all your confections. Founded by two Peace Corps volunteers, La Faza vanilla is ethically sourced by working directly with smallholder farm owners who use organic and sustainable agricultural practices.
Wagster dog treats: https://hbofm.org/wagster-dog-treats/
Calling all canine connoisseurs! Wagster Dog Treats use chef-inspired recipes and human-grade, vegan ingredients, for delicious flavor and healthful benefits for dogs. Cooked love by graduates of Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, these doggie gifts support shelter and job-training programs at Homeward Bound of Marin.
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