Cuddle + Kind:
The small shop hand-knit dolls that are fighting childhood hunger worldwide and providing sustainable fair trade wages for women.
The minute I learned of cuddle + kind, I knew I had to be a part of their work.
I’d like to think that I’ve always been a compassionate person, but since becoming a mother it has increased 10 fold, especially when it comes to children. Innocent, sweet, genuine little humans who have done no wrongs to this world, deserve no wrongs done unto them. It hurts my heart to think of all the children who are going without breakfast or lunch or dinner, and not for the first time.
Derek and Jen Woodgate were compelled to make a difference in the fight against childhood hunger. And so cuddle + kind was created, to fill “hearts and bellies around the world.” Cuddle + kind dolls are the only handcrafted, knitted dolls that help feed children around the world.
For every cuddle + kind doll sold, they give 10 meals to children in need!
“With a background in health, we recognize the crucial role nutrition plays in a child’s development. As parents, we believe all children should have enough food to eat and an opportunity to thrive, so when we saw a documentary on how widespread childhood hunger is, it made us unbearably sad. On that very day, we decided to do something about it. Our whole family is passionate about what we`re doing and loves every doll we make, we sincerely hope you do too.”
– Derek and Jen Woodgate
From cuddle + kind:
“Cuddle + kind is a new social endeavor created by a family of five on a mission to help feed children in need.
We’ve developed 9 cuddle + kind dolls and have committed to a small production run, but we need your support to unlock the potential of this project. Please support us and help us fund the production of more doll characters so we can help feed as many kids as we can. Every doll is hand-knit using 100% cotton by an artisan in Peru. We hope that you can appreciate the beauty in the fine detail and craftsmanship. Each hand-knit doll makes a fantastic shower gift, birthday or Christmas present and adds a modern, colourful touch to any nursery décor.
Filling hearts and bellies around the world. We created cuddle + kind to help feed kids and to make a difference. How will we give 10 meals? Through giving relationships we will sponsor feeding in the WFP School Launch program and be able to sponsor the feeding at Orphanages in Haiti through the Children’s Hunger Fund.”
How sweet are they? Now the only part is deciding which doll!
I’m debating between Benedict, Maximus and Everest – how about you?
Make sure to head to cuddle + kind’s website to see all of their current hand knit dolls.
Although this post was initially done in 2015, three years later and cuddle + kind is still going strong! They now have added a cuddle + kind “little collection” to their shop. And if it’s possible it’s made these beautiful hand knit dolls even more adorable. Cuddle + kind has no plans on stopping their philanthropic efforts anytime soon, and continue to do special promo days where they increase their meals donated. In three years, we have collected several of cuddle + kind’s animals. Most recently, we’ve added Zoe the Unicorn and Maximus the cat! But the boys also have Benedict the bunny, Scout the deer, Wyatt the fox and Noah the dog.
For more information or to follow along with cuddle + kind on their philanthropic journey, please head to the following links:
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Those are absolutely precious. What a great cause, too! I love these.
Aren't they super cute?!
These are so cute. They look so quality and would make a great gift.
I know so many little ones who would love one!
It is so amazing to start this campaign. It is a very selfless act.
I totally agree! Incredibly selfless and giving!
These are the cutest things! I'm going to have to look into these for Christmas gifts!
They would make excellent gifts!
What a great idea for a campaign. The dolls look really cute.
I can't wait to see them in real life!
I love the story behind these dolls. What a wonderful cause. They are so adorable too!
Aren't they so sweet?!
Ah, those are all so cute! And what an awesome cause!!
Seriously, I want them all! Yes, an amazing cause!
Cute and adorable for a good cause these dolls will be a hit.
They have done amazingly so far!
What a wonderful project. A company that's willing to give back is always admirable. This should serve as an example, if smaller businesses are willing to to help the less fortunate then the bigger ones should also consider giving back.
Yes, yes, yes! I love that they are showing that you don't have to be rich with money to 'make it' in todays world – giving back is so rewarding, they will be kings!
These are so adorable! I wish my daughter loved stuffed animals. The only one she plays with is her Mulan hand knit doll her auntie made her.
Maybe she'd take a liking to these ones, but that handmade Mulan sounds AWESOME!!
Everest will becoming my nephew's new best friend this Christmas. These are too cute!
I love him so much!! Such a cute little penguin!
I'm all about supporting companies that give back. More so when it's not a big company. These hand knitted dolls are adorable!
These are indeed adorable and for a worthy cause! Kuddos to all!
I absolutely love this post! What a great cause and those dolls are adoreable!
These are so cute, and for such an awesome cause. What a great project to be a part of. I've got to head to the site and check them out. I want the bunny with the glasses.
Oh these are adorable, and I love the cause it supports! What a great idea, will definitely check these out!
I'm glad there are people on this planet who still care about such issues. Absolutely lovely campaign and I will definitely check it out. I liked Willow the most 🙂
These are the sweetest little dolls! I'm glad buying them will help out children in need.
Wow!!! This is an amazing thing you are doing!!!
Those dolls are cute. I especially like Maximus. And what a great cause!
These looks so adorable
I don't usually buy dolls, but I think these are absolutely adorable and for a wonderful cause. Thank you for sharing these!!