This season, give a gift that keeps on giving, with Gucci's playful handbag ($695) from its Tattoo Heart Collection, whose proceeds aid children in Africa through UNICEF, and Anna Trzebinski's collection of handmade garments and accessories, which gives jobs to African tribal women. Or go green with Brad Pitt's biodegradable cleanser for Kiehl's, which supports environmental initiatives through JPF Eco Systems, and Aveda's holiday gift sets made with handcrafted paper, which help employ 1,282 people in Nepal while preserving local forests.
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