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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.
Especially for those who want to ditch the big box stores and shop ethically and in alignment with their values, it can feel even trickier to find a meaningful gift with a real impact.
Fortunately, UNICEF, a United Nations agency dedicated to helping families 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.
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 USA 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 USA 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.
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:
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:
Competitive during game night, a tennis court champion, or a certified goofball, these gifts honor the moms who are always ready to play.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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