It's that time of year again. Most of us are making our lists and checking them twice. You know you're going to be spending money buying Christmas gifts anyway, so why not buy gifts that give… twice!
What do I mean? You can spend your hard-earned money in a way that gives a beautiful gift to your loved one, while at the same time making a difference in the life of the artisan. How cool is that? I collect ideas all year on my pinterest board. This post will highlight just a few of them.
Looking for beautiful scarves or leather products? Shop fashionABLE this season. The mission of fashionABLE in their own words:
The fashionABLE mission is to create sustainable business for Africans so they aren't dependent upon charity, but instead earn the dignity of a job. We offer opportunity to everyone, with a primary focus on empowering women. When we invest in a woman, statistics demonstrate that she will have a life-changing impact on her family and community... and herself.
Through your purchase, you are ABLE to provide opportunity, and a woman is ABLE to have a new choice.
The fashionABLE mission is to create sustainable business for Africans so they aren't dependent upon charity, but instead earn the dignity of a job. We offer opportunity to everyone, with a primary focus on empowering women. When we invest in a woman, statistics demonstrate that she will have a life-changing impact on her family and community... and herself.
Through your purchase, you are ABLE to provide opportunity, and a woman is ABLE to have a new choice.
Amazima Ministries in Uganda sells magazine bead jewelry made by the women there. When you buy from Amazima, you employ a Ugandan woman, feed a hungry child, and know that the women in the vocational training are receiving spiritual discipleship as well.
Trades of Hope is another organization that "empowers women to create sustainable businesses worldwide." I have bought beautiful jewelry & scarves from this site before and have not been disappointed. Lovely craftsmanship. "Shop our products to help a woman feed her children. Inspire hope. Create change." All while getting your Christmas shopping done. Win-win!
With a motto of "changing the world for one," what's not to love about No. 41? This organization employs 21 young women from an orphanage in Rwanda and 11 from the surrounding village. These women also give back to their community through a feeding program in local schools. Unique gifts, decor, and accessories that will give the artisan a job she can be proud of. What a great way to spend your money this holiday season!
This is just a small sampling of how you can shop with a purpose this Christmas. I'm making it my fun challenge this year to see how much I can buy this way. Who's with me?