Every year, as the holidays creep closer, the gift list somehow gets longer, and the inspiration gets shorter. Jumpstart has created a holiday gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for all your loved ones, while supporting refugee entrepreneurs.
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Gift Guide
Sitti Soap – 3-Soap Gift Set
Sittti Social Enterprise is a socially conscious lifestyle brand dedicated to creating employment opportunities for refugee and displaced communities. Their 3-soap gift set includes two original Sitti Soap bars and one loofah soap bar, beautifully packaged in a handmade “Sitti” gift box. It’s a luxurious yet meaningful gift for anyone who loves self-care.
Price: $25
WÜD Chocolate & Gifts – Guest Gift Bundle
WÜD Chocolates & Gifts combines rich Arabic flavours with a mission to honour resilience and connection. Their Guest Gift Bundle includes one Infinity Chocolate Box and five Petite Chocolate Boxes, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Both chocolate boxes offer a melody of flavours from Magic Tahini to Rose, and the exotic aroma of Arabic cardamom.
Price: $200
Soumak Boutique – Classic Elegance Chess and Backgammon Board
Soumak Boutique supports skilled artisans while preserving traditional crafts. Their Classic Elegance board offers both chess and backgammon in one beautifully crafted piece, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys classic games and elegant home décor.
Price: $199
Marie Beauty Hub – Gold Foil Flower Colour-Changing Lipstick
Marie Beauty Hub is a distinguished lifestyle consumer brand that specializes in high-quality natural products. Their Gold Foil Flower Colour-Changing Lipstick adjusts to your pH to create a unique shade for each wearer, making it the perfect personalized gift for beauty lovers.
Price: $10
Chewy Puff Cookies – The Dozen Box
Chewy Puff Cookies
Chewy Puff Cookies is a small Ottawa bakery rooted in healing and hope, creating cookies that feel like a warm hug. Their Dozen Box lets you mix and match 12 different flavours, like brown butter tart and zesty macadamia, offering a ready-to-share treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Price: $59
Olive and Cedar – Arabic Calligraphy Wooden Platter
Olive and Cedar blends cultural storytelling with handcrafted arts. This 10 x 6-inch wooden platter features animals native to Palestine and Lebanon, with each design formed from Arabic letters. Ideal as a charcuterie board or display for holiday treats, it is both beautiful and meaningful.
Price: $60
Manal’s Chocolate – Chocolate-Filled Dates (24 Pieces)
Founded in Saudi Arabia in 2018, Manal’s Chocolate is known for its handcrafted, flavourful fillings. These premium Medjool dates come filled with creations like pistachio kunafa and orange, making them a delicious and shareable treat perfect for holiday indulgence.
Price: $89
Elegant Art – I’m Grateful Plantable Postcard
Elegant Art was founded by two young refugee sisters who use creativity to make a positive impact. Their plantable postcard, which grows wildflowers when planted, offers a heartfelt way to express gratitude while supporting Syrian children in refugee camps.
Price: $30 (5 seed papers per package)
Sotage – Mosaic Box
Sotage Gallery crafts exquisite Levantine mosaics and Islamic décor. Their Mosaic Box, with intricate wood inlay and white shell accents, is both functional and decorative: perfect for storing treats, chocolates or adding an elegant touch to any home.
Price: $130
Huda Luxe Modesty – Brooch Accent Tunic
Huda Luxe Modesty offers an elegant collection of contemporary. The Brooch Accent Tunic in Petal Rose features a delicate, flowing fabric and a sophisticated modest cut, making it ideal for both casual and formal settings. The tunic is beautifully finished with a detachable brooch accent, adding a touch of refined glamour and versatility to this essential wardrobe piece.
A flowing, long-sleeve Tunic in Petal Rose, highlighting the detachable gold brooch detail near the neckline.
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