Fair Trade
Rumi Spice direct sources the highest quality spices from rural farmers and women in Afghanistan to help provide reliable wages and economic stability. The company is on a mission to create connections to the vibrant culture of the Middle East, its delicious food, and its people – showing the story of the Afghan people, so others can know the vibrancy of the region and people, not just war and strife. Rumi Spice’s mission is to create those connections and with them, peace. It is the largest private employer of women in Afghanistan. As of 2023, Rumi Spice supports 10,000 livelihoods in Afghanistan and hopes to be supporting 100,000 livelihoods within the next 5 years. Shop HERE and 10 percent of your purchase will be donated to Together Women Rise.
Persona Grata Goods is a social enterprise in Charlotte, North Carolina that invests in refugee women, providing a welcoming environment for them to practice English, build friendships with other women, and have flexible, sewing employment. The organization strives to use sustainable materials for all of its products, so most napkins and table runners are made from fabric deadstock or donations. When you buy napkins or kitchen towels through this link and enter code RISE at checkout, Persona Grata will donate 10 percent of the sales proceeds to Together Women Rise … and you’ll get an extra 5 percent off your purchase.
Books
Non-Fiction
Girl Rising: Changing the World One Girl at a Time
From Amazon: A gorgeous, full-color oversized book about educating girls across the world inspired by the documentary that Entertainment Weekly says “every mother, sister, daughter, should see, as well as the men who love and support them.” This is the right book for the present moment and perfect for fans of inspirational nonfiction such as “I Am Malala” and anyone who believes that one girl can change the world.
Daughter of Destiny: An AutobiographyÂ
By Benazir Bhutto
Recommended by Girl Rising. From Amazon: Daughter of Destiny, the autobiography of Benazir Bhutto, is a historical document of uncommon passion and courage, the dramatic story of a brilliant, beautiful woman whose life was, up to her tragic assassination in 2007, inexorably tied to her nation’s tumultuous history.
Films
Champions of Climate Change: Voices for a Greener Pakistan
Recommended by Girl Rising. Available on YouTube.
Fifth anniversary version of the documentary film – Available to rent or buy on Amazon.
From Amazon: This special edition of Girl Rising commemorates the stories of nine incredible girls – striving beyond circumstance, pushing past limits. Their dreams, their voices, their remarkable stories – captured in an unforgettable film about the power of education.
