Sharing New Loves

At Created For Care I was pumped to hear from a lot of new companies out there reaching their hands around the world.  I am a big gift giver and love purchasing items with a purpose.  When I find companies I like, I’m all in.  I’ll skip the Target line and plan ahead and order online to make sure my purchases count.  While at Created For Care I found some new favorites.

Badala:  This company employs artisans in developing countries along with microloans.  They have a great video on their site which shares way more.  The Kuni Utensil Set is freakin’ gorgeous.

SoloHope:  “SoloHope exists to renew hope for those living in extreme poverty by providing empowerment through intentional trade and education.”  Loved hearing about what all this company is up to in Honduras.  I was head over hills about their classic bracelets.

Project Tesfa:  “Project Tesfa is a global boutique committed to providing jobs, preserving families and pursuing hope.”  Totally loved so many of their products.  I ended up with some Ethiopian coffee.

Saksaum:  “Located in Phnom Penh and the Saang district of Cambodia, Sak Saum is a ministry dedicated to the rescue, restoration, transformation and rehabilitation of vulnerable and exploited women and men.”  LOVED so many of their products!!!!  The quality is crazy good and their prices we’re so affordable.  I was so smitten with their men’s toiletry cases I came home with two for gifts and one of their Srey Hout wristlets.  If I was into oils I would have absolutely bought one of their adorable oil zip pouches.

3Seams:  “3seams is dedicated to creating jobs in the developing world.  By establishing locations, planting programs and providing comprehensive training, lives are being changed, families are staying together, students are being educated and the looming risk of slavery and human-trafficking is being crushed.”  Right now they work in Cambodia and Nepal and I have been wearing their Boho Twist as a bracelet since I left the conference.  It’s awesome.

Scarlet Threads:  “By purchasing Scarlet Threads products, you’re investing in the small businesses of our artisan partners in rural China, Ethiopia and other communities across the globe.  You’re also enabling us to support the work of orphan care organizations and adoptive families world wide.”  I picked up some Scrappy Potholders made in China for my MIL and was a huge fan of the Amantii Bracelet made in Ethiopia.

Just One Africa:  “Just One Africa’s mission is to partner with local leaders to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable children and the clean water crisis. Our vision is to inspire the individual to effect change, resulting in thriving communities with access to clean water and capable of providing for their basic needs.”  They have tons of beautiful paper bead jewelry.  I liked the simplicity and bright colors.

Haiti’s Jewels:  “We partner with haitian artists to create life-changing beauty.  We use natural and recycled haitian materials to hand-craft unique jewelry.  Our artisans and their creations reflect the beauty and strength inherent to Haiti.  Your investment advances a culture of justice and dignity in business.”  Soooooo many great pieces.

 There were so many others.  Great companies doing great things are out there and I love, love, love hearing about new ones.  Cannot wait to see who all shows up for the second round of Created For Care in March.  It’s sure to be outstanding I’m sure.

Happy Monday!