27 Mother's Day Gifts That Give Back To Other Moms
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Apr 30, 2025 11:05 AM
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Every year, when Mother’s Day rolls around, so many of us find ourselves asking: What do you get for the person who gave you life?
No matter how much thought, money, or effort you put into finding the right gift, it often feels like it comes up short for someone who means so much.
Fortunately, UNICEF, a United Nations agency dedicated to helping women and children worldwide, has its very own artisan market to help you find the perfect gift for the moms in your life — and support moms around the world at the same time.
All items in the UNICEF Market support independent artisans. Photo courtesy of UNICEF Market
In the UNICEF Market, you’ll find beautifully hand-crafted gifts, all while supporting efforts to keep children healthy, educated, and safe across 190 countries and territories. A portion of every sale could provide safe water, enhance schools, supply essential services, or even protect infants from preventable diseases.
All items are also sourced from talented artisans — many of whom are mothers themselves — who are all paid fairly.
We’ve created this guide to help you find the perfect selection from the UNICEF Market for the mom in your life.
Editor’s Note: We partnered with UNICEF for this article — with the goal of helping our readers understand the organization’s efforts and marketplace products and pick the best one(s) for them.
UNICEF paid a fee to help us bring this article to life. However, this article was written independently by the Good Good Good team, without oversight or feedback from the brand.
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back
For the stylish mom
No matter how she defines her style, there is a stunning piece of Fair Trade artisan jewelry for her in the UNICEF Market. Here are a few of our favorites:
For the moms who seem to have “serving” in their DNA, any gift that makes it easier for them to host a brunch, help friends feel at home, or welcome strangers into a safe place is a win. Here are a few options:
Glass Floral Coasters — crafted by artisan Flora Polo in the Cajamarca region in the Andes
Hand-Blown Recycled Cocktail Glasses — crafted by Guadalajaran glass blowers and provides 88 sachets of oral rehydration salts for children in need
Hand-Woven Table Runner — crafted by weavers from the Women United for Artisan Development in Central America
For the one who teaches you everything
Whether she’s a formal educator or someone who has spent her life dispelling casual life lessons, these gifts honor the moms whose wisdom is the most precious resource:
1,000 Pencils for a Whole School — a charitable gift that provides one of the most basic and essential supplies to children in need
Hand-carved ‘Thinking Posture’ Statue — crafted by artisan Wayan Rendah in Indonesia and provides 36 packets of life-saving nutrition for malnourished children
For the playful mom
Competitive during game night, a tennis court champion, or a certified goofball, these gifts honor the moms who are always ready to play.
Pink Marble Chess Set — crafted by the Sierra Family workshop in Mexico and provides 47 nutrition packets to children in need
30 Jump Ropes For Kids — a charitable gift that provides recreation equipment for children to exercise and play
Coconut Shell Thumb Piano — crafted by artisan Trisna Dewi, who makes musical instruments in Indonesia
For the mindful mom
If you’re always catching her at yoga class, or in a seated meditation, these gifts are the perfect fit for a mom trying to find her zen.
Rainbow Glass Windchimes — crafted by artisans in Indonesia and provides 118 sachets of oral rehydration salts to people in need
The DIY dame. The crafty Cathy. The art class chaperone. These gifts are for the moms who appreciate the arts and have a knack for making the world more beautiful.
Young Makers Art Supply Kits — a charitable gift that provides art supplies to youth in UNICEF’s art workshop programs
Hand-Woven Leaf Journal — crafted by Indonesian artisan Komang Sulaksana and provides 35 polio vaccinations to children
Rainbow Recycled Plastic Baskets — crafted by artisan Claudia Hernandez, who weaves colorful bags and baskets with upcycled materials in Central America
For the animal lover
If your mom often says she loves the dog more than you, that’s probably a hint. Tapping into a love of animals and the natural world, these gifts will honor her wild side.
Ceramic Corgi Flower Pot — crafted by Thai ceramic studio Paiboon and provides 35 polio vaccines to children in need
Cheetah-Print Wool Shawl — crafted by a collaborative of textile artists in India and provides 35 polio vaccines to children in need
For the eco-friendly mom
Made from recycled materials or generated using clean energy, these gift ideas are perfect for any maternal figure who is notorious for reminding you to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Upcycled Copper Cuff Bracelet — crafted by married copper artisans Rosy and Daniel in Mexico and provides 14 packets of nutrition to children suffering from acute malnutrition
Solar Study Lamp — a charitable gift that provides off-grid light to young students where electricity is limited
Recycled PET Sweater — crafted by artisan Cristina Villalobos in the Andes and provides 54 doses of measles vaccines to children in need
For the mom who needs a break
Let’s face it: All moms could use a lot more rest and relaxation. Give her the tools she needs to unwind and get away from it all.
Hand-Woven Hammock — crafted by the Maya Artists of the Yucatan from Mexico and provides 217 sachets of oral rehydration salts
Midnight Blue Batik Robe — crafted by artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati from Indonesia and provides 34 doses of measles vaccines to protect children from the deadly disease
100% Alpaca Throw Blanket — crafted by ethical alpaca farmers Nataly and Alberto in Mexico and helps vaccinate 231 children against polio
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