53 Meaningful Gifts That Give Back to Great Causes

This gorgeous pouch is made by a fair trade social enterprise in India using organic cotton, and the artwork is printed with eco-friendly inks. The lining and tassel are made from upcycled sari fabric, so each one is unique. The best part: 10 percent of proceeds go towards fighting human trafficking and supporting survivors as they pursue their dream jobs. The Tote Project has a whole collection of pouches that give back, including this Free to Be Kind design, a Free to Protect pouch, and an adorable Free to Dream pouch.

This delicate necklace sports a small charm that packs a big reminder to believe — in yourself, in others, and the future. Proceeds from all Giving Key products help provide jobs and other support to people who are transitioning out of homelessness.

These stoneware mugs are perfect for the animal lover in your life. Each one comes emblazoned with a different animal, and for each one sold, $5 is donated to Re:wild, an organization focused on protecting and restoring wildlife and ecosystems.

For the person in your life who already seems to have everything, skip a physical present in favor of something to help them create an amazing new memory: an experiential gift. Tinggly allows you to choose from hundreds of experience packages ranging from adrenaline adventures to culinary tastings, with romantic getaways and travel opportunities in over 100 countries. There's no expiration date, and with every purchase the company is committed to cleaning 11 pounds of plastic from different places around the world.

A portion of the proceeds from these hand-selected succulents benefit organizations that support access to safe water. They come in a cleverly designed planter gift box and include a water dropper, making a plant parent's job even easier.

This sleek, functional clutch is actually a diaper bag in disguise. It’s small enough for a quick run to the store, but large enough to fit the necessities such as a changing mat, diapers, and wipes. For every purchase, a portion of the proceeds are given to Every Mother Counts, which supports safe pregnancy and delivery for mothers everywhere.

Few things are more satisfying than the feeling of a gel pen gliding smoothly across the page as you write. It only makes sense to gift that satisfaction to someone else! The donation of 5 percent of profits to Art Feeds, which helps kids navigate their emotions through art, is a perfect added bonus.

Calling all animal lovers! Start your mornings off right by knowing that your daily cup of coffee is helping a furry friend. All proceeds from Grounds & Hounds Rescue Roast are donated to new rescue organizations every month. Currently, all profits from Rescue Roast go to the Northern Illinois-based Young at Heart Senior Pet Rescue.

Buy this colorful quartet of natural, lightly fragranced soaps in unique scents like Island Mimosa and Cactus Blossom, and for each bar sold, Hand in Hand will give a bar and a month of clean water to a community in need.

This necklace serves as a reminder of how strong your recipient is. Even on tough days, they'll see it around their neck and smile. Plus, buying it benefits Girls Inc., which supports and advocates for girls around the country through mentorship and other programming.

A mini waffle maker is already a great gift, but a waffle maker that has a fun design and benefits No Kid Hungry? That's even better.

In blustery winter weather, moisturizing chapped lips is a must. This set of five vegan, small-batch lip balms directly supports coconut farmers with debt relief, education, skills training, clean water, and more.

Your friend who always seems to be on a camping trip will love everything about these cards. Not only do they feature artwork of his or her favorite national parks, they benefit Parks Project, an organization that educates, advocates, and organizes volunteers around park conservation efforts.

Coffee lovers (or people shopping for coffee lovers), listen up! Bean & Bean is a AAPI-owned, woman-owned coffee company sourcing the best of the best from across the globe. This gift lets your recipient try four of the brand's thoughtfully-sourced coffees, and your purchase will benefit The Sloth Fund, which enhances the welfare and conservation of sloths.

This Native-designed hat sparks important conversations. Faherty has made it a part of their company commitment to partner with Native and Indigenous nonprofits, work with Native and Indigenous designers, hire Native interns and host a Native Board member.

MudLOVE is known for their 100 percent handmade and customizable products, which make sentimental and affordable gifts. Get the hard-to-shop-for person in your life a custom stamped bracelet that's one of a kind and does the world some good. This Indiana-founded pottery boutique has a noble mission to donate one week's worth of water access for every product sold through its partnership with Water for Good.

Everyone can use a fresh backpack for all their essentials in the new year, whether for exciting travel plans on the horizon or simply heading to class each day. This stylish option packs in some giving back action, too. For each bag sold, Adventurist provides 25 meals to families in need across the country by buying excess bulk food through Feeding America and distributing it to food banks.

If you have a chopping whiz in the family or friend group, then they'll be excited to try out this sustainable kitchenware made from kitchen plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane. 50 percent of the company's profits also go to Heart of Dinner, which delivers nourishing food to Asian elders in NYC.

The coffee lover in your circle will swoon over this java-inspired candle, housed in a pretty recycled glass jar worth repurposing long after the invigorating scent of ground Arabica beans has burned off. Begonia & Bench partners with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for each candle sold, in addition to donating a portion of proceeds to non-profit organizations like Snow Leopard Trust and The Ocean Cleanup.

Your Gen Z niece will adore this trio of face masks from TikTok-approved skincare brand Bubble Skincare. It comes with a hydrating sleep mask, a gentle exfoliating mask, and a detoxifying clay mask and the brand donates 1% of its proceeds to mental health organizations providing support for teens and young adults.