A Few of Our Favourite Things

January 23, 2015

Here’s a little dose of happiness to kick off the week! Because sometimes it’s the small things that make us smile.   Alpaca wool socks (aka the comfiest socks EVER) Seriously, could anything be more comfy? This particular pair was handmade by an artisan who lives deep in the Andes Mountains. We love them for […]


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A little AWESOME from our staff trip to Ecuador

January 21, 2015

Last week our wonderful writer Kim brought you highlights from Free The Children and ME to WE staff’s experience in Kenya.  Now, check out some pretty cool moments from our staff trip to the Amazon! From the moment the plane landed in Quito, Ecuador’s capital, it felt like a second home. Forty staff made the trek to the lush, […]


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Happy New Year from our team in Kenya

January 9, 2015

Where have ME to WE and Free The Children staff been for the past 2 weeks? In Ecuador- Amazon and Kenya! We spent our holiday connecting with our partner communities overseas and checking out Free The Children development projects on the ground. We saw firsthand how continued support from amazing youth (like you!) is resulting […]


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10 feel-good stories that made us smile

December 23, 2014

(and we hope they make you smile, too!) There’s a whole lot of good in the world this time of year. From small acts of kindness to larger gestures, we’ve heard so many stories of people who are giving back and making the world a better place. Here are ten of our favourites.   1 […]


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Quick | Sustainable | Eco-Friendly: Homemade Gifts with Erin & Tara

December 18, 2014

The holidays are here! And, if you’re like us, you probably haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet. Eek! Okay, before we all panic, let’s take a look around our homes and get crafty!


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Consciously Styled Tips: Your Perfect Holiday Outfit

December 12, 2014

Need to amp up that little black dress for party hopping this season? Whether you’re exchanging gifts with friends or celebrating at a family gathering, you can transform your outfit into a whole new look—one that’s stylish and world-changing. All you need is one of your favourite black dresses and a few pieces from our […]


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12 Days of Giving with Meaning Contest!

December 1, 2014

Win 2 Rafikis a day! What’s better than winning a contest? Winning at making a difference—with your friends! We’ve made it super easy this year to make a difference and give gifts with meaning, just by entering our Instagram contest to win Rafiki Friend Chains, hand-beaded by mamas in Kenya. In Swahili, the word for […]


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Announcing Our #Tripstagram Winners!

October 20, 2014

Our second #Tripstagram Photo Contest has come to a close! The submissions were breathtaking – we saw so many colourful ME to WE Trips moments from around the world!


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Announcing Our Second ME to WE #Tripstagram Photo Contest!

September 29, 2014

Wow, what a summer! So many amazing change-makers took part in ME to WE Trip this past summer and we want to showcase all their amazing actions through our second #Tripstagram Photo Contest!


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#WeGoToSchool Winners Announced!

September 27, 2014

September’s coming to an end, and students and teachers have settled into their classrooms for the year – which means it’s time to announce the winners of Staples’ and ME to WE’s #WeGoToSchool Contest!


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