4. LAS DIOSAS Coffee (ships to USA & Canada)

This single-origin coffee is the perfect gift idea for most anyone on your list! Las Diosas, meaning “goddesses,” is a network of four all-women coffee grower co-ops dedicated to promoting and respecting women’s rights. At only $14 a bag, you can buy one for everyone on your list! Visit Just Coffee Co-op to learn more.

Gifts to empower women (under $50)

5. HAITI BABI Turtle Lovie (ships globally)

These gorgeous baby blankets, hats, and “lovies” are hand knit by moms in Haiti. I especially love this sweet Turtle Lovie—the perfect gift for anyone on your list with a new babe or expecting one soon. Haiti Babi provides jobs to mothers in Haiti so they can earn a sustainable wage, provide for their children, and keep their families together. Visit Haiti Babi to learn more.

6. HOUSE OF LIGHT GOODS Pillow Cover (ships USA, Canada & Australia)

How beautiful are these handwoven wool pillow covers? And you have to check out their scarves, which are another great gift idea for men on your list! House of Light Goods provides empowered employment to single mothers in Primo Tapia, Mexico, allowing her to provide food, shelter, and clothing for her children. All profits from House of Light Goods go to their partner Children’s Centre. Visit House of Light Goods to learn more.

7. STARFISH PROJECT Lanette Shell Earrings (ships globally)

I’m known to wear studs almost every day of the week, and I could easily see these shell earrings being a pair in regular rotation! Starfish Project cares for women escaping human trafficking and exploitation through a holistic approach. Providing employment and education is one part of the process. Not only are women learning to make beautiful jewellery but also to become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Love that. So much. Visit Starfish Project to learn more.

8. PURPOSE Chevron Necklace (ships globally)

Available in brass or silver, this chevron pendant necklace is just one of the beautiful jewelry pieces made by survivors of modern-day slavery in Mumbai, India and Orange County, California. Purpose Jewelry gives 100% of their proceeds to benefit their partner non-profit which provides holistic care for young women rescued from sex trafficking. Visit Purpose Jewelry to learn more.

9. MAMA MAYA Organic Cotton Muslin Blanket (ships globally)

Every mama loves a beautifully made soft muslin blanket to wrap their little one in. With every purchase of one of these stylish muslin blankets, Mama Maya gives funds towards one clean birth kit and caregiver training to ensure at least one other mama has access to a cleaner, safer birth—obviously an issue close to our hearts. That’s what we call a win win! Visit Mama Maya to learn more.

Gifts to empower women (under $150)

10. JOYN Suede Clutch (ships to USA)

I am in love with this suede clutch. I could see taking it almost anywhere that my diaper bag does not need to accompany me to. JOYN employs artisans in Rajpur, India to make beautiful, 100% handmade handbags. They provide employees with steady jobs, education, vocational training, medical services, and a daily meal plan. Visit JOYN India to learn more.

11. RAVEN + LILY Cow Skull (ships globally)

How on trend is this Paper Mache Cow Skull?! It is hand-crafted and hand-painted, empowering artisans in Haiti. Raven + Lily is an amazing organisation created to alleviate poverty among women. They currently employ 1500 marginalised women at fair trade wages in nine countries, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty. Their jewellery lines are also fantastic! Visit Raven + Lily to learn more.

12. GAIA Foldover Clutch (ships globally)

So I might be mildly obsessed with bags, and particularly clutches like this one. This company employs refugee women living in Dallas and features an exclusive textile line that employs artisan women in India. GAIA is dedicated to the long-term success of marginalised refugee women by empowering them with financial independence and self-sufficiency. Visit GAIA for Women to learn more.