As you prepare to indulge your mom in the goodies she loves most, consider doing so with a present that also gives back to an organization empowering women in greatest need.
Here, you’ll find five beautiful Mother’s Day gift ideas that will do more than make mama happy – they make the world a better place.
1. Beautiful beads to support those recovering from eating disorders
Free Me is a London charity which supports women recovering from eating disorders and addictions. They own their own jewellery brand and give their members a platform to become self-employed as jewellery designers and creators, which empowers them in ways they could not imagine. Check out their designs here
2. Delicious chocolate which does more than satisfy the taste-buds
Divine chocolate is what it says on the package – and your mum would love to be treated with a sweetie like this. Fair-trade and co-owned by the 85,000 farmer members of Kuapa Kokoo – this block of cocoa is more than just delicious. As owners, the farmers get a share in the profits, say in the company and a voice in the global marketplace.
3. Nepali leather bag for Unicef
UNICEF works to protect children in over 190 countries and have an immense impact in the lives of these families. Support their work by choosing this classic tote bag to gift to your mum this mother’s day. It’s handmade in Nepal and is fair trade.
4. Relax mum!
The Soap Co. is more than luxury soap, it’s also a company that employs people who are blind or otherwise disabled of disadvantaged. Their parent company, CLARITY, is a registered charity and the UK’s oldest social enterprise; employing, training and supporting people with disabilities since 1854.
http://thesoapco.org/collections/all
5. Midwife birth kit
Something for the mother that has everything. Instead of buying her that dress which she’s going to wear once then put straight into the wardrobe – why not give the gift of life by helping a mother and midwife in a developing country. Your mum will be thrilled when she sees that you’ve both helped Save the Children fully equip a midwife to help with the birth of a child.
http://shop.savethechildren.org.uk/product/midwife-birth-kit/
Other charities that support women and children that you might want to back are:
The Royal Society for the Support of Women in Scotland
Refuge – For Women and Children