Doctors Without Borders is a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian organization that provides help in nearly 60 countries to "people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters." These doctors are doing far more than Botox injections, and they need your help.
Visit Doctorswithoutborders.org for more info and to join the cause.
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Girls Incorporated
Girl power minus the Spice Girls. Girls Incorporated is a charity youth organization "dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls Inc. has provided vital educational programs to millions of American girls, particularly those in high-risk, underserved areas. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives." Fight on lil' ladies!
Visit GirlsInc.org for more info and to join the cause.
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International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
We are sure you're already aware that AIDS is an epidemic and have purchased MAC Viva Glam lipsticks to help support the cause (or perhaps because you simply loved the colors). The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) mission is "to ensure the development of safe, effective, accessible, preventive HIV vaccines for use throughout the world," helping the "7,400 people" that are infected by this disease a day.
Visit IAVI.org for more info and to join the cause.
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The Somaly Mam Foundation
Founded by sexual slavery survivor, Somaly Mam, the Somaly Mam foundation "supports rescue, shelter and rehabilitation programs across South East Asia, where the trafficking of women and girls, some as young as five, is a widespread practice. The Somaly Mam Foundation also runs global awareness and advocacy campaigns that shed light on the crime of sexual slavery and focus on getting the public and governments involved in the fight to abolish modern day slavery."
Visit Somaly.org for more info and to join the cause.
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Women Helping Women Win
Heck yeah women should be in positions of political power -- that's why we love Women Helping Women Win (WHWW), a "dynamic program that engages White House Project constituents in leading a political life and supporting each other�s leadership. The program equips women with the experience, relationships, and support required to excel in the political landscape through legislative internships, campaign volunteer opportunities and mentorships. WHWW is building the base of support to make sure more and more women are successful when they decide to run for office and is inspiring more women to step into leadership roles in the political arena." Go get 'em girls!
Visit TheWhiteHouseProject.org for more info and to join the cause.
What could be better than looking beautiful on the outside? Feeling beautiful on the inside, of course.
We always feel great about ourselves when we help others. And non-profits and charitable organizations that work to help women and solve world issues are always in need of help and support to keep up their philanthropic efforts. Especially now. But there are so many charities out there, finding the one that really speaks to you is overwhelming. To make the process a bit easier, we've compiled a list of the charities we love that you may also find a connection to.
But before we get to that list, don't forget that many beauty brands also allow you to support various charitable organizations. These 5 beauty products below donate funds to charity and will keep you looking gorgeous. What could be better than that? It's a total win-win situation.
Beauty Product No. 1: Mac Viva Glam Lipstick, $14 donates every cent of the selling price of the lipstick to the M�A�C AIDS Fund helping those suffering from the disease worldwide.
Beauty Product No. 2: theBalm to the Rescue Vegan Lip Treatment, $16 is a super-conditioning lip balm that donates all the net proceeds from sales to Pug Rescue which saves them from being euthanized. Awww.
Beauty Product No. 3: Philosophy Shower for a Cure, $20 gives 100% of net proceeds to fight for a cure for Breast Cancer and is one of the highest-rated body washes on TotalBeauty.com.
Beauty Product No. 4: Lush Charity Pot, $20.45 is a luxurious hand and body lotion that smells like a spring garden and all proceeds go to carefully-selected charities around the world that support animal rights, environmental protection and humanitarian concerns. Totally luscious.
Beauty Product No. 5: Ojon Leave In Glossing Cream, $30 will make you shiny on the outside and on the inside, and a portion of the proceeds feed and educate the people of Honduras.
Now on to the big list of charities to consider getting involved with. Learn. Donate. Do what you can to make the world a more beautiful place.