Awamaki is a Peruvian non-profit working with indigenous Quechua women weavers to improve their skills and increase their access to market, thereby revitalizing an endangered weaving tradition while affording Quechua women a reliable source of income. #purpose
Africashback.com is a brilliant initiative by Mike Overthrow as part of the 50/50 fundraising campaign to raise money for famine aid in East Africa with all proceeds going directly to Unicef. How does it work? Click on one of the Amazon links, buy as normal on Amazon. BUT 5-10% of the sale price will go to UNICEF. http://africashback.com/ #purpose
The Footprint Chronicles allows you to track the impact of a specific Patagonia product from design through delivery. Impressive. #purpose
The 100 Project is a charitable initiative set up by digital agency Poke with the aim to nurture the creative talent of tomorrow by putting 100 young people from the east end of London through a term at The Prince’s Drawing School. #purpose
Createathon - inspiring #gfn style goodness in America (via CreateAthon)
Goods for Good matches excess goods with the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. By providing goods such as school supplies, shoes, clothing and toys, Goods for Good ensures that a lack of basic materials is not a barrier to their education and achievement. #purpose
Want to add some purpose to your travels? http://www.packforapurpose.org/
Recently launched IOU project produces and sells unique, handmade apparel made from textiles handwoven in India, assembled by master craftsmen in Europe. Each piece is unique and has its own QR code that links you to the entire story of the product, the video/pictures of the artisan who made the fabric in India and the artisans who made the garment in Europe. #purpose
Otarian (NY and London) is the first global chain to comprehensively carbon footprint every item on its vegetarian menu. The new concept places sustainability at its heart, fusing a passion for the environment with a passion for great food. #purpose
Toms, the popular philanthropic shoe brand, has now launched Toms Sunglasses - with every pair bought, Toms will give sight to a person in need. #purpose