"Ask me for strength and I will lend not only my hand, but also my heart."
~ Unknown

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Ethical Holiday Gift Giving

During the Holiday Season, we often get mixed up in the hustle and bustle and crowds at the mall.  Our children's Christmas lists are longer than a roll of paper towels and we, too, may have our eyes on the latest techno gadgets.  However, throughout the year, families are in need all over the world.  As a birth doula, children and expectant mothers are, of course, especially on my mind this time of year.  So, I thought I would share a few gift giving ideas with you that are selfless and bring a world of help to families in need.  If you'd like to help women and children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty and give the gift of life this Holiday Season, please visit the following links:

World Vision Online - HIV/AIDS related gifts

World Vision - Maternal Health in Afganistan

World Vision - New Mother & Baby Kit

PlanCanada Home Birthing Kit

In Honour of World AIDS Day

Support World AIDS Day

In honour of World AIDS Day, here is a link to an exceptional blog post by another author: 

Blacktating: New Recomendations for Breastfeeding & HIV