Giving gifts that give back and make a difference is a growing trend this holiday season.
New York, New York (PRWEB) December 09, 2014 -- With a quick search of the web, it doesn’t take long to find a wide variety of options that give gift givers the option to give a gift that also gives in other ways as well. The following are just a few options. There are many more to fit any giver or reciever's passion.
Tiny Big Market | tinybigmarket.com
Many Nicaraguan families have trouble supporting their families on a couple dollars a day. They rely on their ability to make hand made goods which they sell on the streets as vendors. The Tiny Big Market is a partnership /marketplace for Nicaraguan artisans. Proceeds from the hammocks and purses go directly to the families who made them. When you buy one of these beautifully handcrafted products, you know you are directly impacting the familie's lives and future generations.
Claro Candles | clarocandles.com
These handcrafted soy candles not only smell nice, they help fight injustice all over the world. Each candle has a different cause attached to it so you are able to choose the cause you want to support. Choices range from earth which plants a tree, Peace provides trauma counseling to a former child soldier, and Rights provides rescue protection to a victim of the global sex trade. With nine causes to choose from, each cause is impactful in it's own way. Help bring light to the darkness with Claro.
Toms | toms.com
The Toms Shoes brand is pretty well known around the world. Buying one pair of Toms will give a pair of Toms to someone without shoes. Their global growth has enabled them to team up with artists and designers to create one of a kind collaborations along with their signature collections. Now they’ve branched out and offer sunglasses and for every pair purchased, they help restore the eyesight of someone in need. Their One to One model is a great way to know that what you’ve purchased has instantly made a difference in someones life.
FEED | feedprojects.com
FEED’s mission is to help end hunger all over the world. They focus on children going to school without meals. With the purchase of their signature bag, you provide a child with school meals for an entire year. Different bags have different options for where your meals go or how many children you provide meals to. FEED has partnered with major companies like Target, Tory Burch, Whole Foods, and Toms to help end hunger. When you give someone a FEED bag for the holidays you are also making a big difference in ending hunger.
Teysha Boots | teysha.is
Teysha gives Guatemalan shoemakers access to a global marketplace. Through Teysha you get to create a pair of custom boots, flats, or sandals and have artisans in Guatemala design and make them. You can see exactly who is making your boots and what their story is. Choose from different textile, leather, and sole options to get a pair of custom shoes that are a true expression of your personal style. Teysha provides you with a pair of truly unique one of a kind boots as you support artisans in Guatemala who don’t have access to a fair marketplace.
chris raines, sungraphic, http://www.sungraphic.com, +1 5096704898, [email protected]
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