Picking out the right gift for someone is hard no matter who it is, and then there may be guilt about where and how that gift was made, or who you are really supporting by purchasing it. This year, feel less guilty and gift something a little more fulfilling. Sounds great – but how? To help, we’ve compiled a short gift guide with some shopping suggestions that keep giving even after the holidays are over.
 

Invisible Children

All donations and purchases from the online store fund Invisible Children’s mission
of civilian protection and rehabilitation of 30,000+ children who have been abducted by Joseph Kony and forced to be child soldiers for his Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

Featured gift ideas:

Liberty Triangle Pin

Price: $5
Description: This generation is changing the rules. We are reversing the traditional structure of communication, influence, and authority & turning the power pyramid upside down. Wear proudly & enjoy the view from the top.
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Beacon of Hope Candle

Price: $100
Description: Let your heart be light this holiday season. With your contribution of $100, you'll receive this limited edition commemorative candle that represents our new Beacons of Hope that shine high into the sky at Safe Reporting Sites throughout central Africa to show child soldiers the way home.
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Charity:Water

Charity:water’s mission is to bring everyone on the planet safe and clean drinking water. 100% of the profits from their online store directly fund the 9,458+ clean water projects they currently have funded in 20 different countries.

Featured gift ideas:

30 Jerry Candles Tee

Price: $20
Description: The average American uses around 150 gallons of water per day -- that's 30 Jerry Cans full. This tee is as much of a conversation-starter as it is a reminder not to take clean water for granted again. To learn about the Jerry Can, check out this post.
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Soma Water Filter

Price: $49
Description: Finally, a water filter that you don't need to hide in the fridge. This elegant, glass carafe has an easy-to-hold hourglass shape and a 100% biodegradable filter -- specially designed in Jerry Can yellow.  Every purchase helps fund BioSand Filters in Cambodia, so you're not just buying clean water for yourself. 
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(RED)

When you buy (RED) from iconic brands such as Apple or Starbucks, they donate 50% of their proceeds to fight AIDS. Buying (RED) also helps support (RED)’s 2015 goal of an AIDS FREE generation.

Featured gift ideas:

Apple (PRODUCT)RED iPad Air Smart Case

Price: $79
Description: The Smart Case doesn't just work smart, it looks smart. It offers streamlined all-around protection and is precisely designed to keep your iPad Air fully covered with a slim profile that mirrors the thinness of iPad Air. Buying this product could provides 12 days of life-saving pills to someone in need.
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Belvedere (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition Vodka Bottle

Price: $45
Description: Features (RED) inspired packaging, but contains the same Belvedere Vodka enthusiasts have always enjoyed -- unadulterated and naturally smooth. Buying this product could provides 37-62 days of life-saving pills to someone in need.
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ASPCA

Have a pet lover on your list? The ASCPA online store has a great gift selection for people and pets, and also allows you to shop by cause, or give a symbolic gift. These products are pretty great, and 3% of the purchase price goes towards supporting ASPCA.

Featured gift ideas:

Anti-Puppy Mills Jumbo Tote

Price: $19.99
Description: Help the ASPCA fight puppy mills and show you and your pet's real feelings toward them with this sturdy, oversized anti puppy mills tote!
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DJ Cat Scratching Pad

Price: $39.99
Description: MC Kitty Lidda is in da hizzzouse!!!
Grab this rad "DJ Cat Scratching Pad" for your alley cat and let the good times roll! Features a spinning deck and posable tone arm. 
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TOMS Marketplace

Everyone knows about the TOMS One for One® program, but do you know about their new Marketplace? The Marketplace features products from a variety of entrepreneurs, companies, and nonprofit organizations who all have one thing in common - “Everyday purchases can create positive change”. Some purchases provide livelihood and economic opportunity to individuals, while other purchase go towards specific causes. One cool feature of this store is that you can shop by region or by cause.

Featured gift ideas:
 

Beech Wood Troubadour Headphones

Price: $150
Description: Each pair of Troubadours is individually handcrafted from real, reclaimed wood. No two pairs are the same. For every pair sold, LSTN helps restore hearing to a person in need through the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
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Bronze Arrow Bracelet

Price: $45
Description: This bronze arrow-shaped bangle symbolizes finding one's way safely. Each Fortuned Culture product gives back in a very specific way. This bracelet provides 6 months of safe transport to and from school for a child in Mexico.
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Wherever you end up shopping this gift-giving season, just keep in mind that there are other people in need out there who could use a gift too. When buying something for your family and friends, consider picking one extra item to donate to a local community center, or easily make a donation online to your favorite organization.

Found another cool gift idea that helps someone in need? Post it in our comments!