Gift Ideas for Activists & Change-makers

These gift ideas are perfect for your friend who is always fired up & advocating for change! Discover feminist accessories, socially conscious gift boxes, & more.

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Be sure to check out our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for more sustainable gift ideas.

Human Rights Card Game by Actually Curious $20+

A card game and a mission to spread empathy, Actually Curious helps players build connections through meaningful questions. The Human Rights edition is a tool to help us dig deeper into the difficult conversations that when avoided, lead to keeping us further apart.

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holiday lights and womens rights t-shirt

Holiday Lights & Women’s Rights T-Shirt by Thistle Farms $32

This tee is a festive way to start thoughtful conversation. Plus, it supports a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction.

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consumed book by Aja Barber

Consumed book by Aja Barber $15+

Consumed is a thoughtful book that asks us to look at how & why we buy what we buy, how it's created, who it benefits, & how we can solve the problems created by a wasteful system. This is a good gift for anyone curious about conscious consumerism.

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Support Your Local Planet Shirt from GOEX $28

This eco-conscious t-shirt is made from recycled and organic cotton. It’s a great reminder to be kind to the planet. Plus, it’s a thoughtful gift to anyone who values Mother Earth!

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braiding sweetgrass book

Braiding Sweetgrass Book by Robin Wall Kimmerer $12+

This book shares Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants. It’s a particularly great gift for any nature lover or environmental activist.

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Say No to Fast Fashion T-Shirt from GOEX $28

This ethically made tee is printed on a USA made eco-friendly fabric that includes five recycled water bottles. It’s a wonderful gift for anyone who values ethical and sustainable style.

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badass feminist Pouch by Malia Designs- $20

Malia Designs products are ethically made in Cambodia. As part of the Fair Trade Federation, Malia Designs values fair wages & working conditions. Every purchase helps to fight human trafficking.

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Peace Sign Bucket Hat from KNOWN SUPPLY $44

This peace sign bucket hat is a fabulous sustainable accessory. It’s ethically made in a Fair Trade Certified factory with organic cotton. Plus, the navy color is sure to make a statement.

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sustainable fashion for dummies

Sustainable Fashion for Dummies Book by Paula Mugabi $15+

This is a great guide for any hopeful fashion activist. This book covers everything from ditching fast fashion to shopping sustainable brands, and mending your own clothes.

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feminist necklace

Feminist Necklace from Rover & Kin $48

This Feminist Necklace is perfect for celebrating women! Let the world know you're fiercely persistent and unapologetically bold or gift this to your favorite feminist friends!

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Fair Trade Icons T-Shirt from GOEX $28

This tee is perfect for any fair trade advocate! This tee is printed on an eco-triblend and features icons celebrating compassion, respect for people, and fair wages for everyone.

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the intersectional environmentalist book

The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas $13+

This book is a great resource in learning how to dismantle systems of oppression by talking about environmentalism, racism, and privilege.

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MEET THE GIFT GUIDE CURATOR

emily waddell sustainable product expert

I’m Emily, the founder of The Honest Consumer. I’ve been a conscious consumer for ten years. I love curating gift guides with thoughtful items from brands with ethical and sustainable values. As a feminist and imperfect environmentalist, I think all these items would make great gifts for the changemakers in your life.


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