05 Dec Gifts That Give Back: Holiday Shopping Guide 2021
The industrious elves at Give A Day Global have been hard at work this holiday season to help you find great gifts for everyone on your list while also having a positive impact on communities around the world! The social enterprises included below ensure that every purchase promotes a good cause…to give you a warm and fuzzy feeling this holiday season and to guarantee your loved ones feel the same way.
For babies and children
These cute and dolls from Cuddle + Kind are handmade by artisans in Peru and Nepal and a percentage of proceeds make sure that children around the world are nourished by providing one million meals per year. That is a cuddle worth caring for.
For Teens and Young Adults
Not sure what is the newest trend for young folks on your list? These classic beanies are always in style and they’ll love learning about how Haiti Made is empowering artisans and communities in Haiti. Coziness for a cause!
For jewelry lovers
Beautiful things come in small boxes, and these earrings made in Malawi are no exception! Made by the social enterprise Yewo (pronounced “yay-whoa”) which means “thank you” in Tumbuka, the language of Northern Malawi, their gorgeous jewelry aims to empower people and the planet with ethical employment and a solar-powered village workshop.
For Dapper Dressers
A gift for those who like to dress up in style: a bow tie from Bow Shoeshoe (pronounced “Shway-Shway”). Founded by a former Peace Corps volunteer and his host brother in Lesotho, their social enterprise is named after the colorful cotton fabrics used in their neckties, bowties, masks, and jackets.
For Outdoor Enthusiasts
The pandemic inspired many of us to up our picnic game, and these South African towels from Zawadisha are a fantastic picnic blanket for enjoying the outdoors. In Swahili, Zawadisha means “to give a gift,” and by empowering rural women in Kenya they deliver on that promise!
For Wine Connoisseurs
Raise a glass to delicious wine on a mission with Chufly wine made from small production wineries in Bolivia. Their team looks for hidden gems that may never have been exported before, finding the best wines you’ve never heard of. Pair a bottle with this fun stocking stuffer: Guatemalan worry doll glass markers from NaturalART.
For Cold Climates
Tis the season for cold tootsies and we have the cure! Snuggle your feet into a pair of wool slippers made by artisans in Kyrgyzstan with wool from family owned farms. Kyrgies is a brand committed to sustainability: they are a climate neutral company and commit 1% for the planet.
For Self-Care Junkies
Move over shea butter and argan oil, there’s a new moisturizing trend in town! It’s called moringa oil and this moringa body butter and lip whip are made with sustainably sourced oils by True Moringa. Empowering small holder farmers in Ghana, their products glimmer with goodwill.
One more thing…it’s never too soon to start thinking about faraway places to visit next year…just remember to consider volunteering for a day wherever you go!
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