30 Thoughtful Gifts That Give Back

1 Watch

Rumba's style of watches called the Jane collection include interchangeable cotton-braided straps that look like friendship bracelets. $2 from each sold watch ($60) is donated to a variety of charities including Action Against Hunger and Social Tees Animal Rescue.

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2 Candle Bowl

Enrou selects quality home goods and gifts from artisans around the world and provides opportunity for them. This candle ($32) doubles as a decorative bowl once finished.

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3 Journal

Each journal ($18, originally $25) by the Women's Peace Collection is made from recycled cotton rags by the rural women in India. Not only is the product great for the environment, but it also creates sustainable lives for these women, including those without any previous skills or experience.

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4 Bangles

With the mission to help artisans out of poverty through fashion and design, 31 Bits sells fairly made products like these brass Soma bangles ($32) handmade by Javanese artisans in Bali.

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5 Beanie

Krochet Kids Intl. empower women of Northern Uganda and Peru through jobs, education, and mentorship. Items like this beanie ($38) provide a steady income for the employees and allow them to stay above poverty.

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6 Necklace

The Giving Keys employs those transitioning out of homelessness to engrave words onto vintage keys. The idea is to then pay it forward by gifting the key ($45) to someone who needs the message more than you.

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7 Mug

Not only is this ceramic mug ($18) encouraging, but with every mug purchased, The Created Co. donates 10 percent of the profits to Charity: Water, which is 100 percent used by the organization to fund water projects aiding those in need.

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8 Holiday Card

Hooray for the Underdog! features rescue dogs and cats on their greeting cards ($19) and stationery who were once abandoned. All purchases allow for them to take photos of dogs needing homes for shelters, while five percent of profits go to animal welfare charities.

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9 Lotion

Lush's charity pot body lotion ($8 to $28) smells of rosewood oils and leaves your skin hydrated and soft. The cruelty-free beauty company donates 100 percent of each purchase to small environmental conservation, human rights, and animal welfare organizations.

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10 Beaded Bracelet

100 Good Deeds's mission is to empower women and inspire good deeds one bracelet ($30) at a time.

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11 Soaps

b.a.r.e. soap's products are all-natural, handmade, and 20 percent of proceeds are invested in the company's efforts to provide vitamins, vaccines, and soap to those in need. This sampler pack ($15) for example also gives villagers entrepreneurship opportunities.

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12 Canvas Art

All products of The Home T are made in the US and help you show your state pride. A minimum of 10 percent of profits is donated to multiple sclerosis research. Represent your home through various t-shirts, blankets, and art canvasses ($52) to choose from.

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13 Shoes

With every purchase of TOMS's classic slip-ons ($59), a new pair of shoes is donated to a child in need.

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14 Notebook

5 percent of the price of this Moleskine limited edition (RED) notebook ($20, originally $25) goes to the Global Fund to fight AIDS. Over three days of medication could be provided with a purchase.

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15 Trivia Box

An original product in Kohl's Cares merchandise, this Christmas movie trivia box ($5) is a festive game for friends and family. Kohl's gives 100 percent of the net profits to kids' health and education initiatives nationwide.

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16 Scarf

Fashionable's accessory line is created by women in developing countries. Rather than giving these women charity, the company creates jobs and purchases goods from them to help their own businesses flourish. This stylish scarf ($38) was handmade in Ethiopia.

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17 Soap

Purchasing a bar of soap ($6) from Health 2 Humanity goes towards creating jobs, granting scholarships, and improving lives around the world. Your skin will feel extra soft with this bar made of essential oils.

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18 Wine

Each bottle of ONEHOPE Foundation's wine is dedicated to a different cause. Every purchase of this bottle ($19) of California Cabernet Sauvignon help provide ABA therapy to children with autism.

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19 Candle

Global Goods Partners is a nonprofit that creates economic opportunities for women in poor communities around the world. Their handmade products like this candle ($30) are sold in the U.S. through fair trade in efforts to empower women.

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20 Cuff Bracelet

Donate to Save the Children in the form of a gift. This handcrafted cuff ($45) from Bali includes a photo of the gift along with how that purchase will help children in need.

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21 Sunglasses

Buy a pair of Warby Parker glasses ($95) and give a pair. Warby Parker donates monthly to nonprofits who train men and women in developing countries to sell glasses and give basic eye exams to those in their community.

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22 Candle Holder

This owl candle holder ($28) by Heart of Haiti was handcrafted by skilled artists in Haiti who receive half the wholesale price for each sold item.

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23 Pants

Sudara's Punjammies loungepants ($54) are made by women in India who escaped human trafficking. Each pair supports and empowers women and girls to establish new lives.

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24 Reusable Water Bottle

Rising as a trendy reusable bottle company, S'well has donated $200,000 to the UNICEF Tap Project since 2015 in efforts to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to children around the world. These stainless steel bottles ($45) keep your drinks cold for 24 hours while looking superstylish.

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25 Socks

For every purchased pair of Bombas's socks ($47) in a pack, a pair is donated.

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26 Shirt

Charitable online marketplace Sevenly gives 7 percent of the price of this long sleeve tee ($27) to Hayden's Heart Foundation.

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27 Bracelet

Jewelry company Alex and Ani donates 20 percent of the price of each sold Lotus Blossom Charm Bangle ($28) to the Women & Infants Hospital.

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28 Wallet

This locally sourced leather wallet ($62) was handmade by artisan women of Addis Ababa. Fashion and lifestyle brand Raven + Lily employ at-risk women in Ethiopia at a fair trade wage.

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29 Pencils

Sprout aims to raise awareness for sustainability through green products and partnerships with national and international educational institutions. This pencil set ($7) can actually be planted and grown into cherry tomatoes, mint, and sunflowers when it becomes a stub.

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30 Chocolate

Compartes Chocolatier's Chocolates For a Cause come with 10 chocolates and a 1 Relief Beads bracelet. Each gift box ($30) benefits Relief International in Darfur.

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