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Best Mother’s Day Gifts that Give Back – Charitable Gift Ideas
Shop these meaningful and charitable gift ideas for every superwoman on your list: yours, new moms, grandmas, mother-in-laws and more. These best Mother’s Day gifts that give back, and all of the brands featured on Do Good Gift Guides, do good by donating a portion of profits to support good causes.
Organic Cotton Shoulder Bag
Provides Burma refugees with employment and income
Made by refugees from Burma with 100% organic cotton and natural dye from leaves and bark. These eco-friendly bags are produced only one month a year when the natural dyes are available in Thailand.
Kantha Quilt
Supports artisans
Six layers of buttery soft, reclaimed cotton sari fabric are hand stitched to make this one-of-a-kind piece of usable art. Kantha Quilts are handcrafted by the women of Astral Exports in Bawali Village just outside of Kolkata, India.
Amora Necklace
Provides artisans with employment and income
Handmade by artisans in Costa Rica and Rwanda in partnership with Hands Producing Hope. Hands Producing Hope empowers artisans to gain dignified work and life skills, so they can provide for their families and flourish in their communities. With deep brown beads, this necklace goes with almost any outfit!
Green Tea Sampler
10% of sales are donated to support cancer wellness and community programs that helps people fighting cancer
This Organic Green Tea Sampler includes 20 generously portioned whole leaf tea packets in a wrapped set. The set contains one box each of Organic Matcha, Organic Sencha, Organic Dragonwell, Organic Moroccan Mint, and Organic Meditative Mind.
Ethically Made Products for Women
Empower women and create jobs
Each box includes 6-8 hand-curated, seasonal products for women, such as jewelry, homewares, skincare products, and accessories, including the stories behind each brand. Many of the products are exclusive. Every product helps make the world better. CAUSEBOX also partners with charities to help them raise funds, reach more people, and tell their stories of empowerment and impact.
Furever Yours Bracelet Set
Supports shelter pets
With the Furever Yours bracelet set by PawZaar, you’ll receive a card featuring the photo of a shelter pet whose kennel your purchase helped to sponsor! This set of three bracelets includes: one classic stainless steel, one stainless steel plated with rose gold, and one stainless steel plated with yellow gold. Each one can also be purchased individually.
Salt and Pepper Shakers
Supports artisans
The unique floral pattern is handpainted onto these ceramic salt and pepper shakers by one of 60 artisans employed by a family company of glass and ceramic handicraft in the ancient city of Hebron.
Buzzed Box
Supports artisans
GlobeIn’s Buzzed Box helps artisans break the cycle of poverty. It includes two hand-blown martini glasses from Mexico, a set of two wine charms from India, two handwoven Zapotec coasters from Mexico, a stainless steel jigger from India and a caminito palm leaf basket from Mexico.
Available from GlobeIn for $60.
Julep Beauty Box
Supports organizations that empower women, including The Malala Fund, Dignity for Divas, and Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Women Build program.
With their customizable Beauty Box subscription, you or a gift recipient will receive full-size beauty and polish from brand new collections every month.
Personalized Necklace
Supports women who are going through breast cancer
PinkEpromise offers great deals on beautiful artisan goods and jewelry. PinkEpromise delivers “unique gifts for unique people” including their personalized necklace. This sterling silver necklace features a silver disc and a chain that comes in three different sizes.
Paws on My Heart Charm Bracelet
Supports shelter pets
For every Paws on My Heart Charm Bracelet purchased, Pawzaar donates 10% of the proceeds to their shelter or rescue partner of the week. This braided bracelet can also be used with multiple slide-on charms. It is great for mom’s of human-babies and fur-babies alike. These bracelets are the best Mother’s Day gifts for any budget.
Druzy Petite Layering Necklace
Helps women end generational poverty
The stunningDruzy Petite Layering Necklace by ABLE is handcrafted in Nashville, TN. Available in black or white, it features a 16-19″ 14k gold-fill adjustable chain with a sparkly druzy 8mm stone set in a bronze bezel.
Canvas Tote with Black Vegan Leather Heart
Helps feed and clothe homeless in New York City.
This Black Heavy Canvas Tote with Black Vegan Leather Heart is hand-stitched and custom made. A variety of thread colors are available.
Halcyon Four Bead Necklace
Helps women end generational poverty
This Halcyon Four Bead Necklace features four stones wire-wrapped on a dainty Halcyon necklace, measuring 13-16″ 1.1mm. Available in Turquoise, Pearl, and Labradorite.
Artisan Subscription Box
Supports and empowers artisans
GlobeIn’s Artisan Box includes premium handmade and ethically sourced goods from around the world. Your purchase will provide artisans employment and income to care for themselves and their families. These boxes have also helped pay for school fees and meals for artisan families, saved elephants, and protected and planted trees. Your gift recipient will receive a themed collection of 4-5 artisan goods with at least $70 in value.
Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
5% of each purchase supports a cause, including the Beagle Freedom Project and Farm Sanctuary to promote compassion for animals.
Cosmetics and other vegan-safe items that put animal welfare first while maintaining an impeccable beauty standard.
Purchase monthly subscription boxes here or shop their online store of individual items here.
Paw Birthstone Locket
10% of the proceeds support shelter or rescue pets
Purchase a Paw Birthstone Locket and Pazaar will donate 10% of the proceeds to their shelter or rescue partner of the week. You will also receive a card with the details of the shelter animal you helped to sponsor. This glass locket comes with one paw birthstone charm of your choice. It can hold up to 8 floating paw charms (which are available for purchase separately).
Frosted Glass Necklace
Supports women in Mali who are recovering from obstetric fistula corrective surgery
This Icy Blue Frosted Glass Necklace is handmade by artisans using frosty glass recycled beads. The necklace measures 18 inches long.
Want to see more gift ideas for the women in your life? We have more of the best Mother’s Day gifts that give back on Do Good Gift Guide’s related posts Natural and Organic Beauty and Skin Care Products that Give Back and Fashionable Gifts that Pay it Forward.
