I’ve talked a few times (find the previous posts here and here) about donating to charity instead of favours or asking guests to donate to charity instead of a material goods registry. I like the concept and I think it’s a great idea if you’re wanting to give something back and can easily bypass boxes of candy etc.
But I know a reason some people choose not to do it is because they hate the idea of someone donating to a charity they may not agree with on their behalf.
So I was more than interested to come across a new Australian business called Karma Currency. Karma Currency is a gift certificate charity service. Instead of donating to one charity, your dollars are turned into a gift voucher which can then be donated to any of the 100+ charities you have to choose from.
There’s charities to pick from in almost every category- animals, health, children, education, women, community, aged, disabilities, arts, elderly, emergency services, spirituality, causes, refugees and even some international charities have joined in!
Karma Currency is a brilliant way to give to charity for your wedding (or the festive season!) without offending guests!
Wow, that’s a great idea. Definitely good for presents – be it wedding or Christmas!
Scott Pape’s column in Saturday’s Herald Sun was on Kiva, see http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24790153-5008540,00.html.
Also worth a read!
Jennifer- I actually tore that one out! i love Kiva!
We LOVE this idea!!
http://dynamiteweddings.blogspot.com/2008/12/trend-gift-of-giving.html