Ethical Holiday Gift Guides — $25 or less!
This holiday season, purchase with a purpose! We’ve put together 5 helpful gift guides to help you select sustainable and ethical presents for your loved ones that are handmade by women all around the world. Scroll down for tons of fair trade gift ideas that you can get right here at Elevāt without breaking the bank!
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Each headband is handmade by artisans in Chisinau, Moldova. Be sure to check the sizing to get a matching set for your favorite mother/daughter duo!
Matching set
Ethically made
Variety of color options
New Creations works with women in Chisinau, Moldova providing opportunities for future sustainability and hope by empowering and employing women coming out of sex trafficking.
Crafted by hand by our talented artisans in Rwanda, these black and white paper bead, and bone bracelets come in two choices; mostly white or mostly black. They will pair well with your outfit when worn alone, or try wearing one of each design for a stacked look!
black & white patterns
lightweight
looks great solo or stacked
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
No more boring keychains! Let us choose one of these unique and colorful keychains for you beaded by Jamila in Kenya. Each one displays a unique combination of beaded circles and large beads made of paper, coconut shell or wood. No two are alike for the individual in you.
Unique work of art
Colorful beads
Use as zipper pull or for keys
Jamila is a native of Nairobi, Kenya, where she makes jewelry out of recycled materials like coconut shells and bone. What she earns goes toward the high cost of rent in Nairobi and voice lessons so she can one day record gospel music in the Somali language. Your purchase of her jewelry will enable her to fulfill her goal.
The Elevāt Market Bag is the perfect essential for any occasion. Whether you are making a trip to the market or beach, take your market bag along to carry all of your favorite items.
Made with 100% organic cotton at our fair trade factory in West Bengal, India.
Organic cotton canvas
Folded cotton handles (1"W x 25" loop)
16"H x 16"W
Elevāt partners with Freeset to empower women around the globe. Freeset is a nonprofit organization that is in the business of bringing freedom to women from oppression, poverty, and ignorance. They come alongside communities like West Bengal, India to bring freedom through education and employment.
These friendship bracelets have powerful messages scripted on them. Give your friends a token of your love while empowering women in Guatemala. This is true statement jewelry!
Tie closure
Variety of color options
Speak your Truth
The La Esperanza community in Guatemala City struggles with violence and gangs. Upavim provides women in this community a safe place to be by employing many of them so they can support themselves and their families. Upavim also provides education and other services to the La Esperanza community and neighboring communities.
Made in Malaga, Spain, these bright-colored bracelets bring pops of color into your everyday outfit. The bracelets are made of large, wooden beads wrapped in pieces of fabric.
Wooden beads wrapped in fabric
Fun colors and patterns
Made in Malaga, Spain
Diez 42, located in Malaga, Spain, is a center that helps immigrants and refugees integrate into the community through language classes, job training, and various activities. These women from Africa, South America and the middle east struggle to find traditional employment, as immigrants and refugees are the last to be picked for jobs among high unemployment. In October 2019, Elevāt was invited to help form a women’s co-op by providing sewing and jewelry project training.
This multi-colored scrunchie is the perfect hair accessory to make any regular ponytail instantly stylish. The simple design makes it easy to add a little extra flair to any look.
Easy to tie around any ponytail
Variety of colors and designs
Light and soft fabric
Diez 42, located in Málaga, Spain, is a center that helps immigrants and refugees integrate into the community through language classes, job training, and various activities. Many women struggle to find traditional employment, as native Spaniards do not like to hire immigrants and refugees. In 2019, Elevāt was invited to support the center by providing sewing training and patterns to help form a women's co-op. Women from a variety of nations gather weekly to create bracelets, scarves, and dusters to sell to Elevāt and others to earn money for their family.
The Kenyan half-moon necklace gets a perfectly paired partner with our new Kenyan half-moon earrings. These stylish earrings are lightweight, affordable, and come in several different colors and designs that will match your unique outfit and occasion.
lightweight
multiple colors
pairs with half-moon necklace
Jamila is a native of Nairobi, Kenya, where she makes jewelry out of recycled materials like coconut shells and bone. What she earns goes toward the high cost of rent in Nairobi and voice lessons so she can one day record gospel music in the Somali language. Your purchase of her jewelry will enable her to fulfill her goal.
This twisted leather earring has a delicate and fun feel to it. Choose from three color options and pair with other accessories.
Stainless steel
Delicate and fun
Variety of colors
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
A mix of vibrant color is that last finishing touch to any outfit. Each multicolored bracelet is a great conversation piece to help advocate for impoverished children and families in Ecuador.
· Multicolored beads
· Fits comfortably around the wrist
· Marble design
Fundación Contigo is Ecuador's leading non-profit organization committed to helping orphans, children, and families through training and advocacy. Fundación Contigo seeks to impact institutional living, adoption, foster care, and impoverished neighborhoods.
The Haitian triangle wood pendant necklace has a silver painted tip and comes on a 16-18 inch silver chain. These necklaces are hand carved with love in Haiti, and are sure to be a worthy addition to your collection.
hand carved triangle pendant
16-18 silver chain
silver painted accent
Vi Bella is committed to ethically sourcing natural materials native to Haiti. Not only is this an environmentally friendly option, but it allows them to empower and support more local artisans and Haitian makers. They provide life-changing employment to artisans, building bridges across cultures and creating a path out of poverty in Haiti.
Spread hope, belief and flight to those in the sex industry with a necklace from the Tamar Center in Thailand. These necklaces are the perfect touch to outfits that want to say something without words.
· 3 different designs
· Multiple different colored pendants
· Simple, light leather black cord
Pattaya, Thailand offers many attractions for tourists. One of these attractions is the sex industry where men and women sell themselves to try to alleviate their poverty. The Tamar Center offers a way out through vocational classes, support services, and childcare. The Tamar Center also facilitates bar outreaches and prevention discussions in school classrooms.
Simple, subtle, and stunning. Each easy-to-tie-on pearl bracelet has a gentle but meaningful glow that give reminders of hope and life to those who need it most.
· 2 different color bands
· Light and comfortable bracelets
· Freshwater pearls
Pattaya, Thailand offers many attractions for tourists. One of these attractions is the sex industry where men and women sell themselves to try to alleviate their poverty. The Tamar Center offers a way out through vocational classes, support services, and childcare. The Tamar Center also facilitates bar outreaches and prevention discussions in school classrooms.
Add class with a subtle splash of color to any outfit with the Bonita Earrings. These hand-beaded works of art are the perfect accessory all year round.
Variety of bead colors
Lightweight
Made in Malaga, Spain
Diez 42, located on the coast of Spain, is a center that helps immigrants and refugees integrate into the community through language classes, job training, and various activities. These women from Africa, South America and the middle east struggle to find traditional employment, as immigrants and refugees are the last to be picked for jobs among high unemployment. In October 2019, Elevāt was invited to help form a women’s co-op by providing sewing and jewelry project training.
Be a bearer of peace with these brass Dove earrings made in Nepal. These sweet birds will remind you to promote peace wherever you go while adding a touch of whimsy to your outfits.
100% brass
Dove symbol of peace
Matches every outfit
Higher Ground provides skill-development training to youth and women at risk. It also provides scholarships to disadvantaged children, gives out loans and provides micro-enterprise support. Higher Ground also runs anti-trafficking and awareness programs, and it facilitates psychological counseling services to trafficked girls and others struggling in the community.
These hand-knit mittens made by women in Azerbaijan will help keep you cozy when it’s cold out, coming in a variety of colors to match your winter wear. Each one comes with a tag signed by the artisan who made it and tells the story of how it was made. 100% Merino wool.
Variety of color options
Cozy and warm
Tag signed by artisan
Azerbaijani Socks provides employment for women in rural Azerbaijan through creating traditional hand-knit slipper socks, mittens, hats and other knit items. Azerbaijani Socks' provides women flexible employment and fair pay for their hand-made creations.
Made from leather, this tassel keychain is an easy way to add some flair to your keys, wallet or bag. Its neutral color allows it to match any color scheme, so it pairs well with your vibrant summer outfit and still complements your black handbag.
Leather tassel
Attach to keys, wallet or purse zipper
Perfect for staying organized and stylish
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
Three layers of silver and brass triangles snuggle together in these unique and glittery earrings handmade by Jamila in Kenya.
Jamila is a native of Nairobi, Kenya, where she makes jewelry out of recycled materials like coconut shells and bone. What she earns goes toward the high cost of rent in Nairobi and voice lessons so she can one day record gospel music in the Somali language. Your purchase of her jewelry will enable her to fulfill her goal.
Display your faith with this 100% sterling silver cross necklace. The sterling silver chain is 16 inches which fits most just past the base of your neck. This simple and timeless design is a classic that can be worn with most any outfit and matches our Thai Silver Cross earrings.
sterling silver cross & chain
simple and timeless design
16 inch chain
Pattaya, Thailand offers many attractions for tourists. One of these attractions is the sex industry where men and women sell themselves to try to alleviate their poverty. The Tamar Center offers a way out through vocational classes, support services, and childcare. The Tamar Center also facilitates bar outreaches and prevention discussions in school classrooms.
This beautiful pearl necklace and earring set brings memories of flowing water wherever they go. Made with the Tamar Center in Thailand, these glittering, white pearls are the perfect match to any outfit.
· Delicate, classy style
· Freshwater pearls
· Triple pearl necklace
Pattaya, Thailand offers many attractions for tourists. One of these attractions is the sex industry where men and women sell themselves to try to alleviate their poverty. The Tamar Center offers a way out through vocational classes, support services, and childcare. The Tamar Center also facilitates bar outreaches and prevention discussions in school classrooms.
Each 100% silk skirt is handmade from traditional sari material and recycled into a uniquely new skirt making them earth friendly. They have a wrap-around tie and are reversible for a variety of style possibilities. They are stylish both with leggings in cooler weather or with flip flops in warmer weather.
One size fits most
Variety of color choices
Made from recycled saris
Located in Nepal, Ganesh Himal Trading Company has been selling handmade jewelry, clothing, textiles, and papers since 1984. Ganesh Himal Trading Company focuses on helping refugees and women enhance their lives and preserve their traditions.
These fashionable bracelets made by artisans in Nepal come in both brass and silver and adjust to fit your wrist. They are perfect for everyday use, or to upgrade your look for special occasions. You’ll find yourself reaching for this bracelet over and over as it takes you from work to weekend, or wherever life brings you.
two color options
multiple uses
adjustable
These bracelets come from Higher Ground in Nepal. Higher Ground provides skill-development training to youth and women at risk. It also provides scholarships to disadvantaged children, gives out loans and provides micro-enterprise support. Higher Ground also runs anti-trafficking and awareness programs, and it facilitates psychological counseling services to trafficked girls and others struggling in the community.
Made in India by our artisan partners at Freeset, this t-shirt is a great way to share the stories of Elevāt with others. The soft cotton, dark gray heather t-shirt can be layered for many different occasions.
Unisex sizing
Displays Elevāt logo
Great for everyday wear
Centered in India, Freeset exists to free women from the sex trade. Often, women are forced into prostitution by trafficking or poverty. When they choose to work at Freeset, they can start new lives. Working at Freeset provides fair wages, allowing women to feed and educate their children. Freeset is also devoted to sustainability.
Celebrate the art of baking at home with this lovely apron trimmed with a frilly edge and decorated with the cutest owls! One size fits most with a back tie in adult and child sizes. Mother and daughters can be matching the next time they bake or cook together.
Frilly trimmed apron
Cute owl pattern
Adult and child sizes
Higher Ground provides skill-development training to youth and women at risk. It also provides scholarships to disadvantaged children, gives out loans and provides micro-enterprise support. Higher Ground also runs anti-trafficking and awareness programs, and it facilitates psychological counseling services to trafficked girls and others struggling in the community.
Handmade by our artisan partners at Woza Maya, these little travel buddies are a great addition to any of your bags. Each one fastens onto a bag just like a traditional safety pin and comes with its own little passport keeping track of where all its visited. These are a favorite gift for children and teens.
Easily pins onto any bag
Beaded design
Adds unique flair to travel bags
The Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) is a multifaceted organization whose goal is to see an AIDS-free Valley of 1000 Hills. HACT serves those impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing love and hope in practical, sustainable ways. Woza Moya, an income generation project, helps those in need by empowering them to use their creativity to earn an income.
These adorable knit puppets are handmade by knitters in Azerbaijan and represent the most important characters in the Christmas nativity story (baby Jesus, Mother Mary, Joseph, Angel and animal). This set of five is just perfect for fitting on one little hand or being spread out on two and telling the most important story every told. They come packaged together
five puppets in each set
great gift for your small loved ones
tells the nativity story
Azerbaijani Socks provides employment for women in rural Azerbaijan through creating traditional hand-knit slipper socks. Azerbaijani Socks' provides women flexible employment and fair pay for their hand-made creations.
Each headband is handmade by artisans in Chisinau, Moldova. Be sure to check the sizing to get a matching set for your favorite mother/daughter duo!
Matching set
Ethically made
Variety of color options
New Creations works with women in Chisinau, Moldova providing opportunities for future sustainability and hope by empowering and employing women coming out of sex trafficking.