04 Dec Gorgeous Gifts That Give Back: Holiday Shopping Guide 2020
Here’s a surefire way to get Santa to chuckle this season: get gorgeous gifts for everyone on your list and support the work of grassroots nonprofits around the world at the same time! On our list of 9 nonprofits below, each sells beautifully made artisan goods that are more than just fair trade; these products fund nonprofit programs that sustain communities for lasting change. Each item has an inspiring story to boot which makes them all the more perfect for this giving season….especially this year when we could all use an uplifting story in our stocking!
The Anchal Project (India) Quilts, bedding and apparel with modern designs support their mission to offer women alternatives to dangerous and exploitative work, we help women rediscover their dignity, independence and creativity in a financially rewarding way.
Awamaki (Peru) Alpaca wool bags, beanies, baby clothes empower Andean women and girls with education and financial independence, enabling them to lead their communities out of poverty.
Bright Endeavors (US) Hand poured scented candles made in Chicago by young moms enrolled in a job-training program, each Bright Endeavors candle lights the way toward strong families and bright futures.
Creamos Futuros (Guatemala) Contemporary textiles and jewelry, Creamos was founded to offer safe and dignified income-generating opportunities for the mothers of the children within Safe Passage, a nonprofit serving the community surrounding the Guatemala City garbage dump.
De La Gente (Guatemala) Delicious coffee from Guatemala that increases the capacity of community cooperative to become successful farmer-run organizations.
Haiti Design Co (Haiti) With an elegant aesthetic, their leather bags and jewelry shop supports community programs that train locals in design, craftsmanship, and leadership empowering locals to support their families and become entrepreneurs of their own.
Indego (Ghana and Rwanda) Traditional woven baskets support artisan women with the training they need to build and sustain independent livelihoods.
Sudara (India) Brightly patterned pajamas and loungewear for women, men, and kids that support living-wage employment and skills training for women in India who are at a high risk or survivors of sex trafficking.
Threads of Life (Bali) Pillows, table runners, and other textiles made with traditional natural dyes, the sale of these crafts alleviates rural poverty and helps weavers form independent producer groups across the islands.
And…it’s never too soon to start thinking about faraway places to visit next year…just don’t forget to consider volunteering!
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