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Gifts That Give Back

By Travel + Leisure and Travel + Leisure Staff
October 27, 2017
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While presents are certainly fun to receive, they can be even more enjoyable to give — especially when those purchases benefit a good cause. This holiday season, more companies and brands than ever — from subscription box services to tech startups — are partnering up with humanitarian organizations and non-profits as a way to give back to those in need.

This year, Travel + Leisure is offering its most comprehensive gift guide ever. The goal? To make sure you can find the perfect present for everyone (yes, even your mother-in-law) on your list. Below, our picks for the best gifts that give back.
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Parks Project Park Lover Beanie

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2016 was the year of America’s National Parks Centennial, so why not continue showing these majestic landscapes some love by purchasing apparel or accessories from Parks Project, an organization that gives back by funding various projects (like habitat restoration, wildlife conservation, youth education and visitor programs) in our country’s national parks. Their beanies, which are super-warm and suitable for all ages and genders, make a great gift for just about anyone.

To buy: parksproject.us, $34

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Kiehl’s Since 1851 x Faile Collection For a Cause

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For Kiehl’s 8th annual limited edition holiday collaboration, they teamed up with Brooklyn-based artists Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller, featuring custom art and packaging by the duo. 100 percent of the profits from the collection will go to Feeding America, a hunger relief organization. One purchase of the Kiehl’s Collection for a Cause—which includes travel-friendly sizes of their Daily Reviving Concentrate, Ultra Facial Cream, Crème de Corps, and FAILE sticker—provides 415 meals to families in need this holiday season.

To buy: kiehls.com, $45

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Thistle Farms Angora Wool Shawl by Himalayan Naari

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Thistle Farms is a social enterprise that employs women recovering from addiction, homelessness, trafficking and more. The company first started out as a residential program, but, upon realizing that many of these women had artisanal skills, they started launching their own products—all of which are completely handmade (including the packaging) by their residents. Support the housing, medical care, therapy, education, and job training that the community offers by purchasing any of their products. For this winter, however, we’re obsessed with this Angora Wool shawl, created in partnership with the Himalayan Naari.

To buy: thistlefarms.org, $74

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Golden Thread Stand Up Strong Personalized Pendant Necklace

Credit: Courtesy of Stand Up to Cancer

Stand Up to Cancer—an organization that probably doesn’t need further explanation—is offering a 24 karat gold pendant necklace which can be personalized to reflect your or a loved ones experience with cancer.

To buy: shopsu2c.org, $118

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The Starling Project Orange Flower and Amber Candle

Credit: Courtesy of The Starling Project

The Starling Project, a new line of home candles, provides under-resourced countries with solar energy. That's a pretty big deal, considering nearly 1.3 billion people don't have access to electricity.

To buy: starlingproject.org, $55

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Love Goodly Bi-monthly Subscription

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Love Goodly is an eco-friendly beauty, wellness, and lifestyle subscription box service, though you can also purchase individual items, too. Five percent of every purchase goes to a cause; Love Goodly's most recent partnerships are with Cure Cervical Cancer and Farm Sanctuary. The company only carries brands that are cruelty-free, organic, non-gmo, and vegan; some of our favorites include Juice Beauty, S.W. Basics, and KINDri Los Angeles.

To buy: lovegoodly.com, bi-monthly subscriptions from $29.95

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Benjarong White Elephant Teacup and Lid from Thailand

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UNICEF Market offers a wide array of products, from jewelry to home goods, hand made by artisans around the world. Proceeds go to both the artisans themselves, and UNICEF, which helps save and protect children. We especially love this gorgeous, hand painted, lidded teacup from Thailand (made by Panida Tamjum). This purchase can also provide 27 doses of measles vaccines to children in need.

To buy: market.unicefusa.org, $39.99

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WeWood Marsh Automatic Watch

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For each watch purchased, WeWood plants a tree to combat deforestation. Each watch is created from reclaimed or recycled materials.

To buy: us.we-wood.com, $300

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Alex and Ani Unicef Blue World Peace Kindred Cord

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This peace sign bracelet is great for everybody on your list. This holiday season, Alex and Ani collaborated with UNICEF and will be donating 20 percent of all bracelet proceeds to the organization.

To buy: alexandani.com, $21

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Rumba x Action Against Hunger Gold Jane Watch

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This year, watch brand Rumba teamed up with Action Against Hunger; two dollars from each purchase of this watch will go to the organization.

To buy: rumbatime.com, $60

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Lume Shawl in Rouge

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Made of 100 percent Vietnamese silk, this shawl works as either a wrap or a scarf.

To buy: globein.com, $60

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Mercy Ships Anchor Charm Earrings

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Mercy Ships, a global nonprofit that operates the world’s largest private hospital ship, is staffed entirely by volunteers and brings free medical treatment and health care training to regions where care is limited or nonexistent. The website offers a variety of gifts that give back, like clothing and jewelry. of which the entire proceeds go to the charity. We especially love these stylish, silver anchor earrings, an ideal gift for the New England beach bum or sailor in your life.

To buy: mercyships.org, $28

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Single Origin Explorer’s Kit from Grounds & Hounds

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20 percent of proceeds go to a local partner in your area, supporting dog rescue operations. So you can support your pup as you sip each morning.

To buy: myshopify.com, $27

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Soap Co’s Black Poppy and Wild Fig Shower Gel Trio

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All of Soap Co’s product are crafted by people in the U.K. who are “blind, disabled or otherwise disadvantaged,” giving them an opportunity for employment in a traditional workshop.

To buy: thesoapco.org, $45

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Signature Handwoven Basket from Mexico

Credit: Marianna Jamadi Photography

Globein, a tech startup committed to providing business opportunities to artisans around the world, offers beautiful, colorful, handcrafted goods. Their hand-woven baskets can be used for home storage and create-your-own gift-basket packaging.

To buy: globein.com, $12

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Hand Blown Beer Glasses from Mexico

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We absolutely love these hand-blown beer mugs from UNICEF Market, made by artists Javier and Efren from Mexico. With craft beer more popular than ever, demand is high for growlers and steins, and these glasses are sophisticated and special. Plus, each purchase can vaccinate up to 97 children against polio.

To buy: market.unicefusa.org, $77.99 (set of six)

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Origins Feel Good Candle

Whenever you purchase one of these eco-friendly candles from Origins, they’ll plant a tree as part of a partnership with American Forests' Global ReLeaf. The pine, spruce, and orange-scented candle is basically Christmas in a jar.

To buy: macys.com, $34

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Hand Painted Mug from Tunisia

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These beautiful, handmade mugs, produced from Tunisian artisan organization Le Souk Ceramique, are much more than just drinking vessels. Overly sized (so a perfect gift for the coffee addict in your life), these are covered with intricate, hand-painted Tunisian designs. You can also use them as a small vase or decorative knick-knack.

To buy: globein.com, $18

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Large Cotton Hammock Swing from Mexico

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Another fabulous find from UNICEF Market, this hand-crafted hammock swing, made by the Maya Artists of the Yucata in Mexico, is guaranteed to add a restful (but fun!) element to any space—in or outdoors.

To buy: market.unicefusa.org, $92.99

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Fair Trade Beaded Necklace

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This fair-trade necklace is only $15, and the stylish staple supports local artisans in Honduras.

To buy: globein.com, $15

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Boka Subscription

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When you buy a toothbrush from Boka, the company provides one to those in need. You can shop their products a la carte online, or, better yet, opt for the subscription service and never forget to replace your brush again.

To buy: boka.com, subscriptions from $14.50

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1 of 21 Parks Project Park Lover Beanie
2 of 21 Kiehl’s Since 1851 x Faile Collection For a Cause
3 of 21 Thistle Farms Angora Wool Shawl by Himalayan Naari
4 of 21 Golden Thread Stand Up Strong Personalized Pendant Necklace
5 of 21 The Starling Project Orange Flower and Amber Candle
6 of 21 Love Goodly Bi-monthly Subscription
7 of 21 Benjarong White Elephant Teacup and Lid from Thailand
8 of 21 WeWood Marsh Automatic Watch
9 of 21 Alex and Ani Unicef Blue World Peace Kindred Cord
10 of 21 Rumba x Action Against Hunger Gold Jane Watch
11 of 21 Lume Shawl in Rouge
12 of 21 Mercy Ships Anchor Charm Earrings
13 of 21 Single Origin Explorer’s Kit from Grounds & Hounds
14 of 21 Soap Co’s Black Poppy and Wild Fig Shower Gel Trio
15 of 21 Signature Handwoven Basket from Mexico
16 of 21 Hand Blown Beer Glasses from Mexico
17 of 21 Origins Feel Good Candle
18 of 21 Hand Painted Mug from Tunisia
19 of 21 Large Cotton Hammock Swing from Mexico
20 of 21 Fair Trade Beaded Necklace
21 of 21 Boka Subscription

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