11 Holiday Gifts that Build a Better World

2007 Ford Warriors in Pink Silk Scarf (by Lilly Pulitzer)
Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This may be your last chance to buy the limited edition 2007 Ford Warriors in Pink Silk Scarf. At $35, it's an affordable gift for friends, and a great way to raise awareness of breast cancer.
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Barclay Butera "Angels in L.A." Pillow
Benefits AIDS Project Los Angeles
This lavish, white-on-white pillow made from heavyweight, high quality linen contains 4,000 stitches that form the AIDS ribbon and the words “Angels in L.A.”. At $295, it's an expensive present, but a great reminder of how you honored your friend or family member by supporting AIDS Project Los Angeles
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Hand Made Lidded Basket
Benefits the Women of Uganda
The horriffic genocide that occured in Rwanda in 1994 took the lives of nearly a million people, or 10 percent of the population of Rwanda. The women of Rwanda, many of whom are now widows, are leading the way in rebuilding their economy and their country one basket at a time. Buy one of these beautiful handmade baskets and be a part of their heroic efforts.
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Love and Pride 1138 Products
Benefits Lambda Legal
The 1138 Collection is designed to get people talking. Bracelets, necklaces and other jewelry feature innovative designs around the number 1138. 10% of the purchase is donated to Lambda Legal to work toward a day when all loving couples have equal access to marriage and equal access to all 1138 rights.
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Kiva Gift Certificates
Loans that change lives.
Kiva let's you lend money to an individual entrepeneur in the developing world, empowering themselves to lift themselves out of poverty. I love Kiva, and was a member long before Oprah gave Kiva her seal of approval. This is the perfect last minute gift because you can print out gift certificates straight from the website.
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Clinton Presidential Center Cookbook
Benefits The William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation
Over 250 supporters from Clinton friends including Madeleine Albright & James Carville. The Clinton Foundation has done amazing work on HIV/AIDS around the world. Here's a chance to show your support.
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Housing Works Online Auctions
Benefits Housing Works
You don't have to go to their thrift store in New York City to purchase an item from Housing Works. Some of their best stuff is available online. Housing Works auctions have raised over $2 million for people living with HIV/AIDS. Check it out. You're sure to find something special here
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Same Love, Same Rights Pin
Benefits Various Marriage Equality Efforts
Get this beautiful 'commitment' lapel pin for a friend who is participating in the fight for Marriage Equality.
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Amnesty International 2007 Calendar
Benefits Amnesty International
Amnesty's 2007 calendar includes stunning portraits from the world-renowned photo-journalism agency Contact Press Images.
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