If you’re looking for an unusual gift that helps to promote world peace, one of the hand-woven bowls or baskets from the Path to Peace collection is a great choice. The Path to Peace partnership was formed in 2005 to help establish a source of income and give purpose to the lives of the women survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, in which nearly one million Rwandans were killed.

The women who weave these amazing bowls and baskets are members of both the Tutsi and Hutu tribes – once warring, and now working side by side. Thanks to the Path to Peace partnership, these women are able to earn a living and provide for their families’ food and healthcare.

The 12-inch Rwanda “Onward” Fruit Bowl is one of the nine items in the Path to Peace collection that is available at macys.com. This is truly a “gift that gives back” because when you buy one of these beautiful pieces, you’ll be helping the Rwandan survivors who are moving ahead despite a past that most of us can never imagine.

I also recommend the inspirational book Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza if you’re interested in learning more about the Rwandan genocide.

$40.00 at macys.com