Teachers pour into the lives of our kids every single day, so why not make this holiday season a special one for the teachers in your life? Show them they are appreciated in a unique and meaningful way. Honestly, how many mugs and candles (or homemade fudge) do teachers need anyway?!

To help make this super easy for you, we’ve put together a list of unique gifts from Carry 117 that not only are great products, but they have an even greater purpose. Every item purchased carries with it the story of empowered lives.

Nothing could be more fitting for a teacher, change agents themselves, than a beautiful gift that is helping change the lives of women and children in the community of Korah, Ethiopia.

Yaboo Lanyard

$30 - $40 -Named after the 6-year-old son of one the Carry 117 sewers, the lanyard will allow your teacher to carry their ID and keys with class (no pun intended!). Yaboo proudly states that he loves school and his favorite thing is taking tests! If that isn’t inspiring, I don’t know what is!

Earrings

$20– There’s no doubt your teacher will love any one of the stylish leather earrings in the Carry 117 collection. She will feel loved and will walk with more confidence no matter what her age! Make sure to share that these earrings are made by teen girls in Ethiopia who have aged out of orphanages, and are working hard to finish high school and provide for themselves.

Coin Zip

$20 - $25- The zippered coin purse is perfect for carrying life’s little necessities. Perfectly sized for essential oils or credit cards, this leather coin purse is available in a variety of leather colors. Want to go the extra mile? Add a gift card to their favorite coffee shop!

Wine Bag

$15 - $20- Made out of burlap, leader, canvas, or traditional Ethiopian cotton, the wine bag is the perfect embellishment for a bottle of wine or sparkling juice or artisanal water. No need for wrapping paper! Make sure you include a note for your teacher that tells them they deserve time to unwind over the holidays.

Medi Bag

$150 -We all have teachers in our lives that go above and beyond and deserve something a little extra. Instead of giving your teacher a small trinket, why not get the class together and give a fantastic gift that they will love for years to come. (Just think, if there are 15 kids in a class and they each contribute $10, the cost is covered!) The Medi bag is perfect for carrying books, lesson plans, and lunchboxes, and even makes a perfect overnight bag. Want to make it more personal? Fill the Medi bag with your teacher’s favorite treats and a personal note from each student.

Every gift from Carry 117 represents the story of changing lives. When you gift someone a Carry 117 product, our thoughtfulness goes beyond the product itself, because it’s a purchase with a ripple effect, impacting the lives of at-risk women and their families across the ocean in Korah, Ethiopia.

5 Great Gifts for Your Kid’s Teacher This Holiday Season