Top 3 gift ideas to go MAD this festive season

Giving can make you feel happy, benefit your health, and help you feel more connected to others. It’s no wonder it’s a tradition at this time of year!

As the festive season gets into full swing, here are our top 3 ways to help you bring joy to others while also showing your commitment to making a difference.

1 Gifts that keep on giving

Kiva offers the chance to loan micro-funds to people all around the world. For as little as US$25 you can help grow a business and help a family on the path to self-reliance. When the loan is repaid, funds can be used again and again to make even more loans on Kiva. You can join our MAD Office Hero Lending Team and give a gift that truly keeps on giving!

2 Gifts that share the love

Meaningful gifts are a great opportunity to put your money where it can have social impact. Here are three we love:

Global Handicrafts is a unique online marketplace where you can purchase Fair Trade goods made by people living in poverty and struggling to emerge from hardship and challenge. Gifts you purchase will directly benefit people living in refugee camps and those who earn less than US$1 a day.

Toms donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of shoes you purchase. Plus they now have a range of cool glasses that also gives the gift of sight to one person for each purchase. How amazing is that!

Novica works directly with artisans around the world to offer beautiful handmade items. Add extra meaning to your gift by including the story of the person who crafted the item you buy.

3 Give the gift of time

Experiences usually bring more happiness than material things, especially when shared. Volunteer your time or become a mentor. Spend time to pass on your experience and learnings. Give the gift of guidance and support to the next generation of MAD Office Heroes.

How else are you making a difference with meaningful gifts or actions? 

Use these simple tips to make a difference this festive season.

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