When it comes to giving gifts, I always love to buy presents that have a story. What better way to spread holiday cheer to those on your list and those in need than by picking up a present that gives back to charity. There are so many out there, but here are a few of our favorites for any budget.
Gifts That Give Back: Great Ideas
Adorable hats and scarves for anyone on our list, with a strong mission to helping women in need through sustainable education. Made by women in Uganda and Peru, this nonprofit organization helping train and empower them to support their own families.
Beautiful and spiritually-infused jewelry line Satya Jewelry teamed up to help. The Oasis necklace, a gold piece with a blue agate stone goes to help clean drinking water. Forty dollars from each sale helps provide clean drinking water to families in India.
Lush’s hand and body lotion is made with fair-trade cocoa-butter, naturally produced and all proceeds,100 percent after taxes, go to the organization featured on the lid of each pot: WaterCan, TreePeople, Amazon Conservation Team and International Fund for Animal Welfare. Starting at $5.95!
Sustainable Soccer Balls for All
The One World Futbol Project has created a nearly indestructible soccer ball that never goes flat and finds a home to a child in need. For every one you buy, a second is sent to kids in need, from refugee camps to inner cities, this is a gift that keeps everyone active.
Clean Water For You and Folks Far Away
SOMA’s glass carafe is a way to purify and provide clean water to others. Every filter sale supports charity:water. The fully compostable filters arrive via subscription, so you’ll never forget to replace them and have clean water no mater where you are. Charity water’s website also has dozens of gifts that give back.
The nonprofit FEED was created by Lauren Bush to produce and sell merchandise that raises awareness about hunger and helps feed the world. FEED has developed a partnership with Target to support Feeding America by selling a collection of more than 50 products including bibs, collapsible bikes, and cool gifts like iPhone cases, scarves, jewelry and bags. One $30 messenger bag provides 24 meals for one hungry family.
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