I love giving gifts and even better, giving gifts that also give back to someone in need. I have curated an ever-growing list of Gifts that Give Back over the years and am excited to share some of the latest gifts that give back for this Mother’s Day. Each organization below works to create a beautiful, meaningful gift that also gives back to the women who make the products or helps to support a cause.

Here are some of my favorite picks for the mom in your life. I hope you enjoy the list, and please share this giving guide with friends and family. (Note: To read product description, however over the image or else click on the image to enlarge to full size). 

Happy Shopping!

All Across Africa

All Across Africa currently works with over 3,000 artisans in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi, paying artisans up front for the goods at many times what they could sell them for in a local market. This sustainable income allows them to send their children to school, feed their families and even create savings accounts. In addition, money goes back into the communities in the form of education and training programs. All Across Africa believes that job creation is the solution for the rural poor in these countries.

This Mother’s Day, how about giving the mom in your life a Rwandan handcrafted basket or vase. Each product tells a story of the Rwandan women who have intricately handcrafted these baskets from sweet grass and the leaves of the agave sisal plant. The intricate designs and flawless work of an experienced weaver is never the result of luck. Rather, Rwandan women owe their skills to the women before them who passed on the knowledge from generation to generation—mother to daughter, grandmother to child. Each piece is unique, culturally and traditionally inspired, and hand-woven in intimate Rwandan communities. With differing patterns and colors, one or more of these baskets will make a globally conscious and stylistic addition to your home. They can be hung from the wall or used as decor or to hold fresh fruit or a bottle of wine or even flowers.

Bowls

Bowls

Bowls

Coasters

Vases

Vase for flowers or wine

Vase for flowers or Wine

Platter

Prices vary. To purchase one of these items or see more, visit www.kazigoods.com

Anchal Project

Designing Change Stitch by Stitch” Anchal creates absolutely stunning scarves, pillows and quilts each handmade out of recycled saris or other traditional techniques by Indian women rescued from prostitution. These products are absolutely stunning and once again tells a story from India.  Here are some of my favorite Anchal Project’s newest creations for the Spring.

Long Bone Kimono Jacket – This structured jacket is entirely hand stitched and beautifully tailored from organic cotton canvas. Price $350

Mint Scarf. The eco-friendly straight scarf features color blocking in mint, gray and pink hues. Handmade from soft organic cotton by artisans in India, this lightweight oversized scarf is a versatile and stylish accessory for any season. Price $72

Gold Grid Square Scarf. Complete your warm weather look with our golden yellow square tassel scarf. Featuring a hand-stitched grid pattern, this incredibly soft and lightweight scarf an must-have addition to your accessory collection. Price $58

Slate Tote: Delicate hand stitching pops against a organic cotton canvas on this one-of-a-kind tote bag. The everyday tote features top handles for comfortable carry and an interior slip pocket to stash car keys or a cellphone. Price: 58

To purchase one of these items or to see more, visit  www.anchalproject.org

Bird + Stone

Bird + Stone is a made-in-New York jewelry brand that raises awareness and funds for gender equality. From women’s health to girls’ education and funding female entrepreneurs, their mission is use gift-giving as a way to invest in women and build a more equal world.

This Mother’s Day, for every activist taking a stand and fighting injustice Bird + Stone is offering the new Empowerment bracelets. Wear this as a daily reminder to speak up, speak out, and make a difference by wearing the Break the Silence bracelet or the Empowerment Pack –> Break the Silence + Future is Female. 10% from this set will go to End Rape on Campus, an organization working towards a world free from sexual violence. They provide direct support to student survivors, train and develop resources on preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors, and advocate for fair and equitable sexual assault and interpersonal violence policies.

Price for 2 “Break the Silence”: $68. Price for the Empowerment Pack: $50 (not pictured).

To order visit www.birdandstone.com

Bloom & Give

Bloom & Give sells beautifully handcrafted scarves, clothing, bags and accessories made in India using techniques passed on from generation to generation. Each product is designed in the US by one of Bloom & Give’s designers, and made in India with love. Bloom & Give donates 50% of their profits to support girls education programs in India through their partner Educate Girls to improve the lives of girls in Rajasthan.

Adana Beach/Picnic Blanket: Hand-woven in a traditional wooden loom with 100% soft absorbent cotton. Use it as a picnic blanket or a beach companion. 50 in. x 72 in. / 100% Handloomed Cotton. Comes in two colors. Price $75

Ambar Kaftan: A single-size coverall with hand-block printed motifs and an elegant hand-stitched (Kantha) accent. 100% Cotton / One Size. Comes in two colors. Price: $65

Haiku Organic Cotton Scarf – Blue. Woven in a traditional hand-operated wooden loom in South India, with soft hand-spun organic cotton that will make your skin smile with content.. Price $65.

Rita Cotton Scarf – Blue. Made of ultra-light cotton, this scarf gets softer with every wash. Its clean design makes it a versatile every-occasion accessory. Pre-washed. 100% Cotton. Price $70

Rita Cotton Scarf – Blue or Gray. Made of ultra-light cotton, this scarf gets softer with every wash. Its clean design makes it a versatile every-occasion accessory. Pre-washed. 100% Cotton. Price $70

Kavya Clutch: Handcrafted with a durable cotton jacquard exterior and suede leather swingy tassels. Available in

 Special Discount Code: Enter “THIRDEYEMOM” to receive 20% off your purchase.

To order any of these products or to see their shop visit  www.bloomandgive.com

Gifts for Good

Gifts for Good curates premium corporate gifts that give back. Each product supports one of 40 nonprofit and social enterprise partners tackling the world’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. They are generating impact in over 19 states and 65 countries around the globe. You can purchase products that help support the following causes: Children in need, women at risk, environment, economic development, homelessness, health and wildlife conservation.  Here are my top three picks for the mom in your life:

Signature Leather Tote. Every purchase provides 4 days of schooling for a child in Honduras. Price $169

Ethiopian Zip Tote helps employ and empower Ethiopian women. Price $238

Coffee Lovers Gift set comes with two handmade ceramic mugs and 5 lbs coffee. Helps provide shelter & love to 48 orphaned and abused children. Price $110

Handwoven Thunderbird Throw. Handwoven Thunderbird Throw $49.00 Every purchase provides schooling for a child in Honduras

Sampler Gift Basket Sampler Gift Basket $69.00 Provide jobs for American Women afflicted by poverty and chronic unemployment

To order one of these items or shop for others visit www.giftsforgood.com

Heifer International

Heifer is a non-profit aiming to end hunger and poverty by providing livestock and agricultural training to communities in need all over the world – and proceeds from each of these gifts support hardworking families around the world and give back to the organization,furthering its mission to enable Heifer farmers and their families struggling with hunger and poverty to achieve lives of true self-determination and dignity.

Available for purchase on Heifer’s Marketplace, the Heifer Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings look great paired with any outfit, while the Heifer Travel Bamboo Utensil Set will be useful to moms camping, traveling, or just running around town. The Heifer Mr. Ellie Pooh Notebook is also sure to be a unique gift as it’s made from 100% recycled fiber from elephant dung and recycled paper!

For a truly special Mother’s Day gift, the Heifer Gift Catalog offers the opportunity to donate an animal, send a young girl to school, or aid sustainable farming with a donation as small as $10. The impact of these life-changing gifts will be felt by families and children around the world.

Beautiful hand laid filigree sterling silver earring in a classic teardrop shape. Beautiful traditional filigree work of the Newari jewelers of Nepal. Price: $40.00

Bring these reusable bamboo utensils wherever you go- camping, traveling or running around your town. Price: $15.00

Mr. Ellie Pooh Notebook is handmade and comprised of 100% recycled fiber from elephant dung and recycled paper. Price: $15.00

 To order these items or shop for more visit www.heifer.org

Purpose Jewelry

PURPOSE provides freedom from slavery for young women around the world. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by artisans escaping human trafficking. Every purchase changes a life! PURPOSE is the brand under International Sanctuary, which is a nonprofit whose mission is to empower people escaping trafficking to embrace their true identity and worth.

For Mother’s Day, check out the lovely Jasmine Blush necklace (Price $24) or Honor Earring and Necklace from their new Spring Collection. 100% of proceeds go to International Sanctuary .  

Honor Earrings:  Handcrafted by young women escaping human trafficking, Hypoallergenic – plated in 14k Gold or Rhodium, 1” drop, ⅜” width. Price $51

Honor Necklace:  8” Drop, 3” extender, pendant 1” x ⅜”, Hypoallergenic – plated in 14k Gold or Rhodium. Price $61.00.

Jasmine Blush Necklace: Fun and flirty with a pop of seafoam green, this necklace will brighten up any outfit. 13 1/2 inch drop. Price: $24

To order these items or view the shop visit www.purposejewelry.org 

SOS Children’s Villages partnership with ALEX AND ANI

SOS Children’s Villages is the world’s largest organization providing loving, stable homes for orphaned and abandoned children. Their mission is to build families for children in need, while helping them to shape their own futures. SOS Children’s Villages’ vision for the world’s children is that every child should belong to a family and grow with love, respect and security. They are raising over 84,000 children in 571 Villages worldwide, with a presence in 135 countries and territories, including the U.S. In 2017 they added Iraq. This year SOS Children’s Villages has partnered with ALEX AND ANI to create a beautiful  sand castle bangle.

ALEX AND ANI will donate 20% of the purchase price with a minimum donation of $25,000 between January 2018 and December 2018, to SOS Children’s Villages whose mission is to build families for children in need, helping to shape their futures and share in the development of their communities.

n the warm days of summer, the sand castle stands majestic. The innocence of small hands, the imagination behind bright eyes, and the potential of big dreams converge to create a masterpiece. Forever a fortress of strength and love, let the sand castle represent your path to happily ever after. Price $34

To purchase the Sand Castle Charm Bangle, click here.  

Thistle Farms

Thistle Farms is a social enterprise of women survivors of prostitution and drug addiction that would provide an opportunity for a sustainable income and life for the women. Based in Tennessee, Thistle Farms houses a natural bath and body care company, Thistle Stop Café, a paper and seeing studio and a global marketplace called Shared Trade. Today, Thistle Farms employees more than 50 survivors and benefits over 700 women a year.  Proceeds support Thistle Farms and the residential program, Magdalene. The community provides housing, food, healthcare, therapy and education for two years, without charging residents or receiving taxpayer money.

Each day members of our community light a candle with the promise that Love Heals Every Body. Each hand-poured soy candle provides 35 hrs. of healing burn time. Price $23

Bath Soak Trio: These soothing salts provide an array of healing benefits that promise to keep your customers grounded, energized, and calm through it all. Price $34

Wherever your journey takes you, this earth-friendly kit is sure to make for smooth travels and skin. TSA approved buy as a gift or for yourself when preparing for special get-aways. Price $24.50

These oils are specially blended to promote an over-all sense of wellbeing. Each oil is mixed with gentle carrier oils to deliver profound sensations of Calm, Energy, Immunity, or Balance. Price $40

Two must-have products paired together to provide a gentle cleansing experience with long lasting protection. This set is an ideal gift for expressing gratitude to those that mean the most.Price $26

To order any of these items or to view all products visit www.thistlefarms.org

TO THE MARKET

TO THE MARKET showcases handmade goods made exclusively by proud and passionate artisans who have overcome the perils of abuse, conflict, and disease. By assisting local partners around the world in bringing these goods “to the market“, TO THE MARKET take an active role in equipping the survivor’s they employ with economic opportunities. Check out these fantastic new products for this Mother’s Day.

Overdye Kantha-Stitch Placemat & Napkin Set In Cranberry. Overdyed red sari placemat set of four with grid stitching. Lovingly made by women now living in freedom in India. 17.5″ x 13″. Made by partnership with Anchal Projects. Price: $46.00

Zuru Birds Eye Throw in Natural. Handmade artisan designed and woven cotton throw in Birds Eye weave -Unique and handmade designs are available in a variety of vibrant colors -Purchase supports artisans and their families as well as the preservation of artisan weaving. Price $120

Everyday Shea Gift Pack- Eu’Genia gift packs offer one each of our 2oz Lavender, Grapefruit, No Fragrance Added and 100% Raw Shea Butter. Price $40

*Limited Edition* Leather Tote was born out a search for a beautifully constructed, ethically made everyday tote. Opting for two-tone leather, we partnered with our friends at the Haiti Design Co-op to create a *Limited Edition* piece. Price $200

Collar Necklace With Star Pendant. Three strands of hand-rolled Keratasi paper beads finished with a star-shaped pendant inspired by the coptic designs of Ethiopia. The Collar necklace is one of Akola’s iconic pieces and has become a symbol that is synonymous with our mission. Two of Akola women in Uganda hand-crafted this piece via hand-rolling paper beads and hand-knotting during assembly. 100% of product sales are reinvested in the social mission to empower women globally. Length: 20″. Price $76 100% of Akola revenue is reinvested in our mission to help women in Uganda and Dallas transform their families and communities.

Ahmar Camel Leather Tote -Hand-embroidered by women artists in Palestine. -Crafted with genuine leather sourced locally from a family-run manufacturer in Hebron. Price $229

To order any of these products or to view more ideas, visit www.tothemarket.com

Wakami 

Wakami is an international jewelry brand that makes a difference in the lives of women.  Their jewelry is handmade by Guatemalan women who are chasing their own dreams.  Paid a sustainable wage for the pieces they make, these women set up and run their own businesses selling jewelry to Wakami. They create a new story for themselves, a story of sustained prosperity. This Mother’s Day, check out one of their line of colorful, beautiful bracelets. You can purchase the bracelet individually or together as a set.

The Earth Kitt – Includes seven different bracelet that can be worn separately or as a group. Bracelet prices range from $19-50 depending. See website for details.

The Story of the Earth Bracelet

The Story of the Wakami House bracelet

The Story of Inner Health bracelet

The Story of Life Bracelet

The Circle of Life bracelet

To see all of the beautiful bracelets and bundles offered by Wakami, visit www.wakamiglobal.com/shop

Please note that I have included a brief description of each product as a caption to the photo. To get more detailed product information, please visit the website. There are tons of other lovely items to order as well so be sure to look around and see all the amazing gifts that give back. If you are still looking for more ideas, be sure to check out my Gifts that Give Back page on my blog that has even more organizations.