5 Chic Gift Ideas to Empower Women and Kids in Malaysia

Ready to #WearYourChange? This exciting collaboration between fashion social enterprise Fugeelah and Malaysian designer Khoon Hooi makes a return in 2022 with the Madam C collection of drawstring bags, made entirely from repurposed excess fabric. Another collection that exemplifies the memorable 'Leftover, Not Left Out' tagline is Little C, available in a variety of candy-inspired colours.   

One hundred percent of the profits from this collaboration will go towards paying for IGCSE examinations for refugee students at Fugee School. 

Related: Fugeelah's Deborah Henry On Why Education Is The Best Gift You Can Give Anyone

Gift the inspiring women in your life with this limited edition Celebrating the Women of Malaysia canvas tote bag by Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) in collaboration with artist Sarah Reza.

For a donation of just RM40, you'll enjoy free delivery (West Malaysia only) of this special tote bag and a complimentary WAO face mask and desktop calendar, while stocks last. You'll also be directly supporting WAO's free services for survivors of domestic violence in Malaysia.

Related: WAO's Sumitra Visvanathan on Tackling Rising Domestic Abuse In Malaysia During Lockdown  

Hand-stitched by refugee women in Malaysia, Earth Heir's jewellery and accessory collections are lovingly crafted works that symbolise and celebrate their makers' stories of triumph.

The Glow collection (pictured above) features exquisite handmade pieces that will make truly dazzling gifts and great conversation starters to spread awareness about the social change that Earth Heir champions.

Did you know: Earth Heir is one of the pilot partners in UNHCR's MADE51 initiative to connect refugee artisans to global markets and empower them financially. 

See also: Homegrown Brand Earth Heir Gets Certified By The World Fair Trade Organisation

A social enterprise devoted to female empowerment and heritage crafts preservation, buying Tanoti's stylish songket and rattan accessories will go a long way to supporting female artisans within rural communities of Sarawak, including those from the nomadic Penan tribe.   

See also: Sunday Bedding Makes Bed Linen Suitable For The Tropics

More brands to support women and kids: 

• Safetyware x AWAM (All Women's Action Society) pink face masks to raise funds for AWAM's sexual harassment training and awareness programmes.
• Makchic's new children's picture book What If?, which teaches young children about consent, personal safety and body boundaries.
• Skin Regimen's sustainably packaged, cruelty-free skincare, which offers a complimentary Fugeelah tote bag with every purchase of RM350 and above.

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