Christmas is just around the corner so you will all soon be making your lists and checking them twice. These year, we wanted to share some unique gift ideas that actually give back!
We have outlined each company, what they stand for, and how to order on this post. Our desire is to help spread the word about these wonderful companies. We want to share options for some special gifts for people in your life that just so happen to help others!
1. JOYN
ABOUT: In June 2010, an opportunity arose to work with a small needy community in the Himalayas, so David and Melody Murray and their 2 young boys packed their bags and moved to Rajpur, North India. David has followed his dreams of creating sustainable livelihood and being an agent of change in the lives of young men(www.dehradunguitars.com). Mel has grown JOYN, fulfilling her passion to connect artisans with western markets. They now have a diverse and growing team of Americans, Australians, Indians, Tibetans and Nepalis working together to create a community that strives to take care of each other and bring opportunity to as many as they can. They create. You buy. Joy flows. YOU are a key step in the JOYN process. Without the buying power of the West, artisans from the majority world will not be able to sustain their families. Purchase their products, spread the JOYN story, get involved in creating a world that is more just and fair.
WHAT THEY SELL: purses, jewelry, scarves
HOW TO ORDER: contact Mindee to place an order (we order in bulk since it is shipped from India!)
Mindee's contact info: melindaway@gmail.com
2. Krochet Kids Int'l
ABOUT: The “Krochet Kids” were what our three founders were called when they started a beanie company while they were in high school. Kohl’s older brother taught them the craft that later became the initial tool used to empower people in Uganda to rise above poverty and forge an innovative model for impacting the world through business.
WHAT THEY SELL: stocking caps, scarves, t-shirts, hoodies, duffel bags
HOW TO ORDER: https://www.krochetkids.org/shop/
3. Living Water Int'l - Advent Conspiracy
ABOUT: The Advent Conspiracy is a movement. It's tens of thousands of Christians around the world throwing the kind of birthday party Jesus loves. It started in 2006 with just four churches. Today there are Advent Conspirators in over 20 countries, celebrating Christmas more deeply and blessing others with safe drinking water, offered in Jesus' name. The conspiracy is based on four simple ideas: worship fully, spend less, give more, love all
WHAT THEY SELL: Gift cards to fund water projects all over the world. The recipient of the gift card gets to choose which project to fund!
HOW TO ORDER: gift cards will be available to order soon! http://water.cc/advent
4. Feed One
ABOUT: Global hunger is a solvable problem - there are 842 million undernourished people in the world today. Feed One is an initiative from Convey of Hope. They have more than 125,000 children enrolled in their meal program. This program not only provides meals, it opens the door for clean drinking water and education.
WHAT THEY SELL: you can a child for an entire month for only $10! This would be a great thing to do as a family - if you have a family of 4, support 4 kids.
HOW TO ORDER: https://donate.convoyofhope.org/FeedOne
5. Fair and Square Imports
ABOUT: Fair
& Square Imports is a brick and mortar store in downtown McKinney,
Texas and is now also carrying select in-store items online. They carry only fair trade, handmade goods from over 40 different developing countries. Fair trade empowers someone to help themselves and their family out of poverty through a craft or trade.
WHAT THEY SELL: Unique, global home
goods, decor, jewelry, coffee, accessories, gifts, cultural treasures,
and much more
Happy Shopping!
