Sometimes, we may feel that our individual and everyday activities don’t make much of a difference.

But what if they did? What if people around the world set up their businesses so that every single transaction made a positive difference? What a world that would be; and that is actually the world of Buy One Give One. And it’s now becoming a global movement.

This transaction-based giving movement is now inspiring and transforming our world. It is a new and immediately effective form of philanthropy, serving the worlds poor with practical gifts from every sale.

Several

By Louise Gillbert (www.your-purpose.com )

The More You Give, The More You Get
I have been working with Buy1GIVE1 as a freelance writer and have had some great opportunities to interview incredible individuals.

In one of the interviews, a successful entrepreneur, Mark Falzon - CEO of The Ark Group (www.arkgroup.com.au ) and key supporter of the Buy1BUILD1^(TM) initiative, told me why any businesses including small businesses could afford to get involved with Buy1GIVE1:

“I've been in small businesses and I know how hard it can be at times. I've also found in my life that there

Find your giving story

Finding a great giving story which is totally practical and resonant for your particular product/service is the real key to making this transaction-based giving work instantly.

So, here is the opportunity for you to seriously consider your giving options. Buy1GIVE1 now has over 500 projects listed online and this list is expanding every week. Here are some examples of popular giving projects to which you can 'match' your transaction-based giving.

Did you know...?

Give water to a person in need - Providing clean water to one person for one day cost 1 cent through Buy1GIVE1.