Sunshine Nut Company, a Certified B Corporation, recently joined the Sahoja ethical marketplace and we love them not just because their cashews are phenomenal (you really must taste them!), but also because their hearts are dedicated to improving the lives of the people in Mozambique, Africa.

20^th March 2021 is the United Nations International Day of Happiness, a day introduced to the UN by the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is a reminder of the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world. The Kingdom of Bhutan puts the value of national happiness over national income and has done so since the early 1970s. Now the UN also recognises the importance of happiness and well-being in national public policy objectives.

Everyone loves to laugh – it is said to be the best medicine. Since 1988, the Comic Relief Organization based in the UK has sponsored Red Nose Day as a fundraising effort to raise money for charities across the UK and around the world that provide aid and support to vulnerable populations, with a special focus on helping children. What makes Red Nose Day unique is that it emphasizes laughter and having fun to spread joy to people of all ages while raising money for several great causes.

Sahoja celebrates International Women's Day this year by helping raise awareness of women's contributions to the health of their communities and the environment. One Tree Planted is one of Sahoja's Impact Partners and their focus is on global reforestation. We want to share their blog post written by Meaghan Weeden on March 2, 2021, which brings to light the important role women play in uniting their families and communities, and ensuring the sustainability of their environment. Learn about the important Impact Projects on Sahoja, become a Sahoja member, and donate your points to help fund these projects.

Sahoja cannot close it eyes to the suffering of children in the world’s largest humanitarian disaster, especially when two of the eight Causes that Sahoja supports is the Rights of Children and Poverty Alleviation. 

February marks the start of Heart Health month. Although there is only one month out of the year that is dedicated to heart health, we should all practice health measures to promote heart health and to prevent heart disease all year round.

20 February is United Nations International day for Social Justice and in 2021 the United Nations has called for Social Justice in the burgeoning digital economy.

February is Black History Month, and as such, it is a time to celebrate and learn about the impact of Black people on America’s history and on our communities. There are many civil rights and social justice leaders and activists throughout history who are well-known, like Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, and John Lewis. The importance of these historical figures cannot be overstated, however it is important to recognize that they are not solely responsible for social change.