Gifts that give back

Today we continue our talks about possible gift ideas.  If you missed the first gift post, please find it by clicking

Neighbor Gifts

Now for today and gifts that give back.  I always like to incorporate a few gifts that provide a benefit to the less fortunate.

Here are a few ideas:

The Adventure Project

When you buy a handmade charcoal soap for $20 a family in Kenya receives a new charcoal efficient stove.  Why is this important? - well the average woman in Kenya walks 10 miles and spends over 30 hours per week collecting firewood. Cooking over an open fire is one of the largest killers of women and children.

I bought these last year and the soap is nice.  It will turn your soap dish black but hey we are saving lives here.

With this same project you can commit to providing a monthly donation which provides training for an entrepreneur every month.

Sponsor - They also have specific women listed on the website.  You can read their story and choose to sponsor one.

Sunshine Nuts

They grow, roast and package cashews in Mozambique directly employing over 30 people in the factory, reinvesting 90% of the profits into philanthropic efforts: 30% to orphans, 30% to farming communities and 30% to replicate this business model elsewhere.

Conscious Step

For every pair of socks you buy a set donation goes to various causes like protecting oceans, fighting hunger, treating HIV, providing water, ending poverty, educating kids, planting trees and saving lives.

Men's socks are        $14.95/pair or $44.95/ three pair
Women's socks are   $12.95/ pair or $39.95/ three pair

When you select the socks you want to purchase you can see the specific area you are supporting.

All Across Africa

This is a fair trade market which works with over 3,000 artisans in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi paying artisans up front for their goods so they can send their children to school, feed their families and save for the future.

Krochet Kids

Empowers people in Uganda and Peru to create and sell apparel, knits and crochet hats.  2017 is 10 years for this particular organization.

Bare Soaps

BARE stands for bringing antiseptic resources to everyone.  This company sells soaps and candles, reinvesting all proceeds into social causes.  They distribute soap to slums in India and provide essentials to children in Uganda.

These are just a few examples.....others include noondaycollection.com, humanityunified.org, fashionABLE.com

Maybe you can find a way to incorporate these or another give back organization into your gift buying this year.

Have a great weekend!