Causes: Civil Rights, International, International Development, Philanthropy, Women, Womens Rights

Mission: The global mission of Alternative Gifts International is to send authentic, life-giving gifts to a needy world, gifts that build a partnership with oppressed people in crisis and that protect and preserve the earth's endangered environment, to nourish and sustain a more equitable and peaceful global community. AGI is a non-profit which raises funds each year for global gifts in its Alternative Gift Markets held nationwide and from individual donors. Designated grants then are sent to the established international projects of several reputable non-profit agencies for relief and development.

Results: Since 1986 we have sent aid to every continent totaling over $31 million.

Target demographics: through partnerships, those living in poverty and experiencing dire suffering

Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 35 impoverished countries with gifts that provided clean water, sewing machines, microloans, scholarships, vegetable gardens. . . and so much more!

Geographic areas served: partnership with reputable nonprofits

Programs: inspiring people to gift differently, in a more meaningful way. In short, for any gift occasion, you could gift to a water well program, or give girls a way to attend school or plant trees. These gifts can be given in honor of loved ones and friends. We also unite communities to host alternative gift markets. A church, school, business or community can make a bigger impact by hosting a fundraising event supporting the causes in our catalog! Learn more here: www. alternativegifts. org