The festive season has begun…tonight we put up our tree!  I’ve been trying to find presents that make a difference for everyone on my list, and thought I would share some of them with you.  Wondering what to give your mom or your sister?  Give a gift that celebrates women around the world:

The Because I am a Girl T-shirt

When you buy something at the Because I am a Girl store, you’re not just getting new clothes, you’re helping create a new world.  All proceeds go to support the Because I am a Girl Fund.  So when someone asks you about your new shirt, you can explain that you’re helping girls around the world.

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Plan Canada Gifts of Hope

Or, check out the Plan Canada Gifts of Hope, which go directly to supporting communities in need around the world.  You can donate them in the name of a woman in your family…a great present for the girl who has everything!

For example, plant a Mango Tree in their name:

Planted in schoolyards, and nurtured by students, these saplings yield much more than fruit. In caring for the trees, children learn gardening and agricultural skills. The delicious, vitamin-packed fruit is shared among all students. And as an incentive for sending girls to school, they are given an extra helping of the ripe harvest to bring home.

Check out more Because I am a Girl Gifts to Support Girls that directly make a difference in the lives of women and girls.

And don’t forget to check your list twice!