The countdown to Christmas is on and if you’re still searching for meaningful gifts, Welcome Merchant has you covered. Our curated gift guides are filled with options that will not only been cherished by your friends and family, but also support refugees and people seeking asylum. With something for everyone, from the avid readers to the green-thumbed gardeners, to the wine enthusiasts, to the fashion lovers, here you can find a gift that spreads joy and makes a difference.
Paw Po
Meaning “little flower” in Karen, Paw Po is a social enterprise blossoming in Nhill, a small town between Melbourne and Adelaide. Established by the Nhill Learning Centre, it empowers Karen women who resettled in Australia after leaving refugee camps on the Myanmar-Thailand border. Using traditional weaving and sewing, these women express their vibrant culture through an ever-expanding range of handcrafted products, representing resilience and the power of community to nurture new beginnings. Click here to shop gifts for all the family.
Munificent Wines
The brainchild of Owain Southwell and Chris Maddison, Munificent Wine gives 50% of its pre-tax gross profits to SisterWorks Inc., a charity supporting economic empowerment of displaced women, inclusive of refugees, people seeking asylum, and migrants. Owain and Chris are expert vintners, having also created the Victorian wine distributor Pail & Cooper, so you can rely on Munificent Wines for a great taster, with a greater purpose. Offering nationwide delivery, buying a bottle is a fantastic way to spoil your loved ones whilst supporting others.
Lost In Books
Based in Fairfield, Sydney, Lost In Books offers high-quality, multilingual children’s literature and educational resources. Promoting Australia’s rich multiculturalism, Lost In Books has fostered a vibrant community hub, supporting refugee women through employment opportunities and collaborating with artists to create multilingual work. Lost In Books offers nationwide delivery, making it a brilliant option for any young bookworms you may know.
Akira Grateful
Founded by Priyantha, a Sri-Lankan born entrepreneur, Akira Grateful offers gorgeous bath and body luxuries that are locally made, free from paraben and sulfates and feature Sri-Lankan inspired natural fragrances. Not only will you look and smell great, but you can feel great too because the brand donates a portion of profits to organisations supporting youth homelessness and poverty. Perfect for loved ones who appreciate their self-care, Akira Grateful helps to pay kindness forward. Click here to shop.
A Tuk
Crafting accessories from beautiful African patterned cotton and upcycled denim, A Tuk brings a splash of colour to Australia. Founder, Nyibol Deng, is an Ethiopian and South Sudanese artist and A Tuk celebrates her Nuer heritage whilst promoting sustainability. She arrived in Australia in 2003, but eager to share her cultural pride she created A Tuk, with the name referencing the Nuer word for ‘begin’. With nationwide delivery available through their online store, A Tuk’s products make the perfect gift this Christmas whilst supporting ethical, community-driven brands.
