For Purpose Kids Blog / Global Kidizen Dolls & Stories

For Purpose Kids is thrilled to be partnering with OneSky for all children in a bigger way this year!

With the purchase of each Global Kidizen doll using the link in this post, a 50% donation (that’s $32.00 PER DOLL!) will be made directly to OneSky, supporting their work of partnering with governments and communities in Asia to provide responsive care and safe learning environments so marginalized
young children can thrive.

*AND…if you’re interested in purchasing a doll to send to children in OneSky’s programs, please let us know in the notes section of the order and we’ll ship them for you!

Míng Lì from China is particularly special to the OneSky community because of OneSky’s work in Asia. 

When we wonder about people and places we don’t know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves – and just how much we all have in common too.

As the parent of a seven year old, this is one of the most important things I want to teach him.

I want to inspire him and other kids to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles.

We chose to highlight the vibrant and rich culture in Kenya, because of several relationships we have made with friends who live there. They are doing amazing things and we can't wait for you and the kids in your life to learn about this WONDER-ful place.

When we wonder about people and places we don’t know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves – and just how much we all have in common too.

As the parent of a seven year old, this is one of the most important things I want to teach him.

I want to inspire him and other kids to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles. 

We chose to highlight the beautiful and rich culture in China, because I lived in Hong Kong for 2 years and it captured not only my heart, but my soul. I felt I “belonged” there in a way I have never experienced anywhere else, and can’t wait for you and the kids in your life to learn about this WONDER-ful place.

When we wonder about people and places we don't know, we learn so much more about our world and ourselves- and just how much we all have in common too.

As the Mom of  a seven year old boy, this is one of the most important things I want to teach him.

I want to inspire him and other kids to discover different cultures, embrace others and cultivate a community of belonging for all. I know, first hand, how much my heart has been opened by connecting with others from around the world, and I want to share that experience, through play, with you & your littles.

We're so excited to highlight the rich and beautiful culture in Peru, because this is where our dolls are made. The talented artisans we partner with have lovingly brought Luna to life and can’t wait for you and the kids

Leading with your heart is never easy, but it’s always worth it.  

My Mom told me that she always worried about my heart getting broken when I was little, because I wore it on my sleeve.  I think both my parents were concerned about that and tried to, from a place of love, toughen me up so that I’d be better prepared to deal with the real world.  The problem was, those efforts made me question what I really felt, and ultimately, made me think something was wrong with me, because I felt so much MORE than others.  

And I get it, because now I’m  a Mom to a 6 year old who also wears his heart on his sleeve.  It’s difficult, and often heartbreaking to watch him navigate life with his big feelings, the way I did.  I want to rush in and try to protect him, and at times, “toughen” him up too.