Unwrap the good: 10 Gifts that Give Back

from Mari Kuraishi and Dennis Whittle, founders of GlobalGiving

#1: Something homemade: Free

A particular favorite are Mari's hand-rolled truffles - made with Callebaut fair-trade chocolate!    www.callebaut.com/ocen/865

#2: Give time: Free

Find a place to volunteer in your community.  It’s a great way to give back in your local area.   www.volunteermatch.org

#3: Give a Rat: $36

HeroRATS are trained sniffer rats that detect explosives and screen for Tuberculosis (TB) in Mozambique. HeroRATS can test TB samples and clear landmines faster than their human counterparts!  $36 buys a year's supply of bananas for a HeroRAT.   www.globalgiving.com/projects/provide-tuberculosis-test-africa

#4: Give Wheels: $37

Riders for Health enables nurses to visit and care for those in isolated, rural communities across Kenya at risk of dying from preventable or treatable diseases - via motorcycle.  Just $37 can buy these nurses a basic set of tools they need to maintain their motorcycles.  www.globalgiving.com/projects/mobilising-grassroot-carers-in-kenya-to-bring-hope/

#5: Buy One Give One: $69

Tom's Cordones - One for One.  With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.  www.tomsshoes.com

#6: Give Giving: from $10

GlobalGiving Gift Card: Give the gift of changing the world - for as little as $10.  The cards are biodegradable and recipients can choose the cause they want to support anywhere in the world.  www.globalgiving.com/gifts/

#7: Give Power: $50

With $50 you can buy hand tools for volunteers to use when they install a solar electric system in the home of a low-income family in the U.S.  www.globalgiving.com/projects/solar-energy-for-families/

#8: A World of Good: Prices Vary

eBay's World of Good is the world's first online marketplace that brings together "people positive" and "eco-positive" sellers and beautiful artisan products in one place, empowering you to shop in ways that align with your personal values.  www.worldofgood.com/globalgiving

#9: Give Green: $75

Zipcars are an environmentally friendly, affordable alternative to car ownership.   www.zipcar.com

#10: Give Fun: Free

Every kid deserves a place to play.  KaBOOM! helps individuals build or improve playspaces in their community with a free step-by-step planner.  It's a great way for the whole family to give back!   www.kaboom.org

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