Rainbow Life Blog

Explore the global impact of US aid cuts on climate, HIV and women's rights - and discover how ordinary people can make a difference. 

Every product has a story—of the Earth that provides, the hands that craft, and the traditions that endure. When we know these stories, we value what we own in a whole new way. Inspired by indigenous wisdom and my own experience living with the Karen hill tribe, this blog explores the deep connection between...

Why Fair Tourism? Many Karenni people have fled from Myanmar to Thailand due to the violence in their country. They were given three options: they could stay in the refugee camp (without freedom of movement), resettle abroad (to countries like Australia, Finland and the Netherlands) or move to villages open to tourism. Many chose...

Our purchasing choices have the power to create lasting, meaningful change. At RainbowLife, we connect you with artisans like those preserving the ancient Kantha stitching tradition and the Karen hill tribe silversmiths, whose designs reflect their spiritual connection with nature. By choosing handcrafted, fair trade products, you're supporting marginalised communities and fostering a more...

It can take 11,000 litres of water to produce just one pair of jeans and the mass dumping of dye chemicals in rivers in key denim manufacturing countries is turning the water an unnatural shade of blue, according to Canadian environmental documentary ‘River Blue’. What's the solution?

As Earth Day approaches, memories of my mother's steadfast teachings flood my mind. Raised in the era of wartime rationing, she embodied the ethos of "make do and mend" long before sustainability became a global concern. With UK households discarding 1.7 billion pieces of plastic weekly, her lessons resonate more than ever. Inspired by...

As we honour International Women's Day 2024, we are reminded of the profound impact women have on our world. This year's theme, "Inspire Inclusion," highlights the importance of recognising, valuing and empowering every woman. Women are catalysts for positive change, embodying strength, resilience, and compassion. From driving movements for equality to nurturing future generations,...