Ethical Gift Guide Summer ‘25

Love Mercy’s impactful gifting selects for Summer ‘25

Tokens of gratitude that put people and our planet first.

At Love Mercy, we’re all about impact.

That’s why we’ve curated a list of ethical gifting faves from partners and personal faves alike that you can hand over to the ones you love knowing you’re having a positive impact on people and our planet.

Read on to find the perfect gift for each of your nearest and dearest.

For the mums.

1. Love Mercy Safe Birthing Kit Gift Card | $50

For the mum starting a beautiful life with her baby this Summer, provide the same opportunity for a woman in northern Uganda on her behalf. This gift card funds a Safe Birthing Kit at Kristina Health Centre so mothers and their babies can start life together with confidence and calm.

2. Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Balm | $51
3. Aesop Marrakech Incense Fragrance | $225

For new mums, self care is so important. Gift her an Aesop fragrance so she can feel her best, while supporting an organisation who is pledging to donate forty million dollars to poverty-fighting projects by 2030 through Aesop Foundation.

For the fashion friend.

1. The Horse Leather Watch Collection | $149-169 | Love Mercy Partner

Designed in Australia and designed to last through the seasons, timepieces from proud Love Mercy partners The Horse are timeless, fashion-forward pieces that elevate any look, and have a lasting impact in our programs in northern Uganda.

2. Afends Painter Retro Tee | $59
3. Afends Scout Maxi Dress | $129

Afends are leading the way in sustainable fashion, giving us east coast-inspired streetwear made from recycled materials, and designed and sold in spaces powered entirely by solar power. The Scout Maxi is a perfect everyday staple for the beach-bound loved one, while the Painter tee will become a year-round mainstay in any wardrobe.

For the adventurer.

1. The Wanderers Eloise Crossbody | $159 | Love Mercy Partner

Long-time Love Mercy supporters The Wanderers are renowned for producing treasured travel companions that last a lifetime of international adventures. Their Eloise Crossbody (named after our co-founder) is a daytrip essential for the friend planning their next Euro Summer in 2026.

2. Project Pargo 950ml Insulated Bottle | $69 | Love Mercy Partner

Around the world, Project Pargo is investing 5% of profits in filtration tech and clean water projects, including our clean water work in northern Uganda. Their insulated water bottles keep contents cold for 24 hours, meaning they’re the ideal solution for those longed-for Summer days out. Gift a loved one ice-cold water this season, and help give lifelong clean water to someone else in need.

3. Garmin Forerunner 165 Music | $499

At Love Mercy, we love to run, and run for purpose. The Garmin Forerunner 165 is the perfect feature-stacked companion for the runner looking to conquer bigger and bigger races in 2026. While they’re at it, why not suggest they sign up to fundraise for clean water too?

4. Le Specs x Afends Charade Sunglasses | $129

Planet-conscious Afends come through every year with a perfectly-curated array of Summer staples, and this Summer is no different. Their Le Specs collab is the ideal gift for the friend heading off the beaten track to catch some sun.

For the milestone moment.

1. Love Mercy Seed Loan Gift Card | $30

With just a single seed loan, women in northern Uganda begin a completely life-changing journey in Cents for Seeds towards lifelong food security, economic empowerment, and personal flourishing. Celebrate an unforgettable milestone for your loved one by helping a woman to celebrate her very own.

2. Deja Marc Classic Fingerprint Bracelet | $210 | Love Mercy Partner
3. Deja Marc Gemstone Charm | $60 | Love Mercy Partner

Bespoke fine jewellers and beloved Love Mercy partners Deja Marc create bespoke pieces designed to be not just worn, but felt. Delicate custom fingerprint pieces commemorate the ones you love the most, and your purchase helps Deja Marc support women in northern Uganda on their way to their own milestones: safe births, economic independence, self-love.

For the wellness warrior.

1. Love Mercy Well Repair Gift Card | $300

For women in northern Uganda, we know that there’s no wellness without clean water. For only 300 dollars, you can help us restore life-changing clean water access to 1,500 people, and kickstart a new era of wellness in their community, free of waterborne disease and full of hope for the healthier future they deserve.

2. Ancient + Brave True Biome | $73 | Love Mercy Partner
3. Ancient + Brave Brave Glow | $69 | Love Mercy Partner
4. Ancient + Brave True Magnesium + | $49 | Love Mercy Partner

With their range of research-backed, targeted herbal and vitamin blends, Ancient & Brave are bringing ancient practice to modern life. Founded and led by women, their formulations are designed to meet the needs of women everywhere, through their products, and through their tireless support of Love Mercy’s empowering programs for women in Uganda.

For the sea & sun seeker.

1. Winki Suits Lou One Piece | $192
2. Winki Suits Beach Towel Salt | $54

Handmade, ethical swim gear by Winki is hand made by the incredible women in The Blessed Project. Women rescued from human trafficking join The Blessed Project to learn high-level tailoring skills, gain financial independence, and heal in a safe community with other women. Pick up vintage-inspired surf wear from Winki this Summer to set a loved one up for a Summer full of slow, salty days by the sea, and support women’s healing journeys in the Phillipines.

3. Afends Tranquil Panelled Cap in Coffee | $50
4. Aesop SPF Body Lotion & Lip Balm | $50 / $25

For those sun-soaked Summer days out, we’re turning to ethical suppliers for our sun safety. Afends is your planet-conscious go-to for beach gear staples like the Tranquil cap, while Aesop has you covered for cruelty-free SPF protection that helps support poverty-fighting projects around the world.

For the careful curator.

1. Clothing The Gaps Honour Country Poster | $25
2. Clothing The Gaps Honour Gathering Blanket | $130

Naarm-based social enterprise Clothing The Gaps has a full suite of stunning apparel, homewares and accessories designed for wearing our values on our bodies and in our homes. Vintage-inspired Honour Country posters are the perfect gift for the friend who loves to curate beautiful spaces with true intention, as well as the Gathering blanket, adorned with the names of traditional language groups from around the country.

3. Fridah Hounds Tooth Hand Towel in Blue Haze

Designed to be collected, ethically produced bath linens from Fridah are expertly hand-crafted by skilled artisans in Portugal in soft, coastal colourways. Fridah is led by women and committed to sustainable production, making it the perfect piece of everyday luxury for your people & planet conscious pals.

4. Cleopatra’s Bling Handmade Jewellery Collection

Woman founded, women-led fine jewellery designers Cleopatra’s Bling have curated a collection of ethical, sustainable pieces bound to become treasured heirlooms. Surprise the careful collector in your life with timeless statement pieces from a team who are redefining what it means to do business in the luxury goods industry. Our top pick is the Butteri Necklace, featuring a hand-crafted sun pendant that reminds us of the stunning Ugandan landscape where women are building sustainable livelihoods for them and their families.

For the track star.

1. Fractel E-Series High Pony Cap in Ocean | $75

Winner of the Women’s Running Awards 2025 headwear category, the E-Series Cap is a future staple for the run-club-regular loved one. Built from breathable PACE fabric made from recycled yarns, this performance piece is yet another example of Fractel’s steadfast commitment to sustainable, planet-conscious, impact-driven business.

2. Pangaia Womens 365 Heavyweight Two-Way Zip-Thru Hoodie | $255
3. Pangaia Womens 365 Heavyweight Straight Leg Track Pants | $245

Athleisure staples from Pangaia are produced by a community of designers, scientists and technologists on a mission to engineer fabrics that give back to the planet and its inhabitants. Their tracksuits are a cult classic, inspired by European street style and built to last. For the track star in your life, the 365 tracksuit set is the perfect cooldown/coffee fit, and you can hand your gift over in confidence knowing that you’re having an impact. Pangaia is a Fair Wear member, advocating for worker’s rights in the fashion production industry.

For your Summer soireés.

1. Famelia Picnic Wines Pack | $119

At Love Mercy, we’re always looking for other organisations empowering women to chart bold new futures, which is why Sydney local wine curators Famelia are our top pick for table wine at your Summer get-togethers. Famelia carry a range of unique drops from women winemakers, women-led wineries, and woman+ teams. Their Picnic Pack covers all bases, including a spritzy King Valley Frizzante, a citrus-bright Italian Garganega, and a bright, fruit-forward Grenache to balance things out. Hit a home run on your wine selection, and support women forging new paths in their field.

2. Heaps Normal Fling Fresh Orange Sour | Case of 24 | $75

B Corp certified alcohol-free brewers Heaps Normal have you covered for the guests going 0% this Summer. From classic lagers and XPAs, to their brand new limited-run Fresh Orange Sour, Heaps Normal are providing the ideal non-alc option with no compromise on taste. With a case of Heaps Normal on ice at your next gathering, everyone feels welcome, and you’re supporting an organisation committing 1% of revenue to climate-conscious causes worldwide.

For the sweet dreamer.

Set a loved one up for self-care success in 2026 by gifting them a couple of ethical nighttime routine essentials, bound to have them sleeping soundly.

1. Go-To Face Hero Extra | $75

Homegrown, women-led, cruelty-free, with give-back built in through a partnership with Reforest Now, oils from Go-To Skin are a no-brainer purchase to kickstart 2026 self-care routines. Face Hero is a crowd favourite, featuring 10 fruit, flower and seed oils handpicked to hydrate, calm, and clear skin at the end of the day.

2. Cillie Large Scented Skivvy Candle in Water | $320

Designed to mirror the gentle drape of windswept fabric, the Skivvy candle from Cillie is bound to bring a soft end to hectic days of work or beach hopping. At the foundation of Cillie is a commitment to mindful production, beautifully defined by their team as’Treading Lightly’ with respect to people and planet. With 5% of sales donated to Djirra, an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation supporting women escaping domestic violence, you can purchase knowing your dollars are having impact.