Light for Peace Candle: Stand with the Vulnerable

On my desk is a candle we made a few years ago for World Relief, a nonprofit founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the resulting humanitarian crisis. The label shows a Syrian mother and son, and says simply “Stand for the Vulnerable."

It’s a powerful call-to-action that inspires us every day. 

In our studio are Muslims working side-by-side with Christians and Buddhists. All have experienced persecution and were forced to flee their homes. So when Pope Leo recently spoke of protecting the most vulnerable in Iran – especially children, the elderly and civilians – everyone agreed. 

We stand with the vulnerable. 

On June 20th people around the globe will gather for World Refugee Day to honor the strength, courage and resilience of over 120 million people forced to flee conflict and persecution. It is a day to advocate for their safety and rights while they rebuild their lives.

As a small business that supports refugee families, Prosperity Candle recognizes World Refugee Day every day. We donate 20% of net proceeds from our Solidarity Collection to the International Medical Corps providing critical services to refugees. And we provide living wage employment to women artisans resettled to our area from refugee camps.

With war destroying lives in Iran, Ukraine, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan and too many other places, this year we’re adding the Light for Peace Candle – a simple, elegant candle to place on a mantle or give as a gift, calling for peace. 

With every purchase of a Light for Peace Candle, we donate 20% of net proceeds to Women for Women International – our partner in founding Prosperity Candle 16 years ago when we worked in Baghdad with Iraqi war widows.  Women for Women International’s programs help the most marginalized women in countries affected by conflict and war. 

Together, we all can stand with the vulnerable. 

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