Looking for the perfect gift for the mom who insists that to give is better than to receive? You can make a donation in mom's name to her local or favorite charity, but you can go global with globalgiving.com so she can help one of these mom-focused causes across the globe.

Charitable Mother's Day Gifts

Helping Teen Moms in Kenya - The project seeks to identify, rehabilitate and empower 200 teen mothers to enable them access to economic and educational opportunities through training and skills-building.

100 Mothers Literacy Program - This program provides 100 mothers with basic literacy programs for three months per term in the rural villages of Afghanistan. The project will empower women with self-sufficiency.

8000 Mothers and Children Program - This project seek to train 140 traditional birth attendants who will be helping 8000 mothers living far away from clinics or health centers in eastern congo DRC to deliver safely.

Lynn Sage Scholars Breast Cancer Research Program - This project provides $100,000/year to Lynn Sage Scholars - Dr.s devoted to breast cancer research. The funds provide Scholars an opportunity to do preliminary research and acquire larger grants.

Skills Training for Single Moms in Guatemala - ISMU will initiate a skills development program and, through microcredit, create job opportunities for single low-income mothers. ISMU will provide quality educational day care for their children.

Over the Top Mother's Day Gift

Surprise mom and designate your next family vacation as a voluntourism trip! Visit voluntourism.org to find unique trips where you can see the world and do good at the same time.

Mother's Day Gift from the Kids

Find a local volunteer opportunity for the entire family and willingly (no complaining!) join mom to do service for others. Visit volunteermatch.org to find out what's happening in your neighborhood. (free!)

Find more Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Sporty, Fashionista, Techie, Foodie, Zen and Charitable mom in your life!

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