Bears for Humanity mission is to manufacture safe and Eco-friendly organic products, protect our environment, create fair trade living wage jobs, and give back to causes for children, animals and environment.

Our vision is to become the global leader and standard bearer for manufacturing certified organic products, creating fair living wage jobs to uplift people from poverty and to give back to causes for children, animals and environment around the world.

Bears For Humanity was founded in 2013 by Renju Prathap and Vijay Prathap. Their inspiration is Blake Mycoskie, Founder of TOMS. Bears For Humanity is founded on a simple premise: Share the love of teddy bears with children of all ages. When you give a teddy bear gift from Bears For Humanity, we give an equal quality teddy bear to a child in need.

Bears For Humanity recently converted to a nonprofit organization with giving at its core. We are disrupting the unethical plush toys, gifts and fast fashion/apparel industry by making safe certified organic and Eco-friendly products.

Our teddy bears, plushies, and apparel are made with 100% certified organic cotton. Our plushies are stuffed using organic corn PLA filling, and they are dyed using certified organic dyes.

Organic cotton comes from natural, non-GMO seeds and is grown without the use of pesticides, insecticides, or herbicides. As a result, organic cotton products are safer for the skin. GMO cotton contains toxins that harm farmers, workers, consumers, and entire wildlife ecosystems. Growing organic cotton keeps farmers and their families safe. They are not exposed to toxic chemicals in the field or through their food and water supply. It also means farmers can grow more than one crop, which supplements their food and income.

Organic cotton is safe and super soft, making it the perfect material for children’s clothing and toys. It is hypoallergenic and also has antimicrobial properties. Because it is organic, no harsh chemicals are used to grow, harvest, or process the cotton.

Our plush toys are stuffed with organic corn PLA fiber filling. Organic PLA fiber is an eco-friendly alternative to other synthetic types of fibers.

Organic PLA fiber is an eco-friendly alternative to other synthetic types of fibers. It is produced from renewable plant resources, such as corn or potatoes. All PLA fibers used to create our bears are also certified organic, meaning the corn used to produce these fibers is GMO-free.

PLA fibers require much less fossil fuel energy and resources to produce. They also are readily biodegradable, making their lasting impact on the Earth much smaller than similar synthetic fibers. PLA fibers are hypoallergenic and won’t cause irritation like some natural fibers such as wool.

We have worked hard to ensure that all components of our bears, (material, stuffing, and dyes,) are as safe as possible for all children. All materials used are organic and non-toxic. We also do not use bead eyes, instead, our plushie’s eyes are stitched on. Our plush animals are guaranteed safe for ages 0 and up!

Our plush animals, toys, and apparel are chemical-free and do not contain any heavy metals.

Our plush animals, toys, and apparel do not contain flame retardants. In fact, because our products are made with 100% organic cotton, they are naturally flame-retardant!

Flame retardants are chemicals added to products to prevent fires from starting or to help slow the spread of fire. Flame retardants can include a variety of different substances, including harsh chemicals and other toxic materials.

Flame retardants can have many different negative effects on children and adults alike. They can cause problems such as skin irritation and allergies, and they have also been linked to more serious problems like neurological development issues, impact on the immune system, and even cancer.

All of our plush animals, toys, and gifts are made in Fair Trade facilities in India. Our products are all handmade with extreme care and lots of love.

By producing our bears and plush animals in India, we are able to provide stable, living-wage jobs to people that otherwise may be forced to work in dangerous or unfair conditions. At Bears for Humanity, one of our missions is to do our part to uplift people from poverty. All of our plushies are created in Fair Trade facilities for this reason.

We are proud that our entire production process can be described as ethically sourced. Our plushies are made with 100% GOTS organic cotton. This label ensures that production of the cotton does not harm the Earth or anyone farming or producing it. The cotton is then processed, cut, and sewn into our plush animals in Fair Trade facilities.

Fairtrade is a system of certification that aims to ensure a set of standards are met in the production and supply of a product or ingredient. For farmers and workers, Fairtrade means workers' rights, safer working conditions, and fairer pay. For shoppers, it means high-quality, ethically-produced products. (www.fairtrade.org)

The goal of Fair Trade is to create products that protect the Earth as well as the people who farm, harvest, or produce the products. It ensures that consumers have access to safer, greener, ethically sourced, and produced goods.

Many, if not most, companies around the world do not choose to follow Fair Trade policies. Unfortunately, it is easier and cheaper to make products that rely on heavy chemicals or processes that damage the Earth. It is also cheaper to rely on contract labor, which exploits workers and can lead to dangerous, unfair, and otherwise unethical working conditions.

In the past, stuffed animals were created using natural materials, like wool or silk. Nowadays, the majority of stuffed animals and other plush goods on the market are made from polyester.

Polyester is a form of plastic created from a reaction between petroleum, coal, air, and water.

To create polyester fabrics or materials, plastic PET pellets are melted and then passed through machines that mold the heated plastic into threads or fibers. This process uses massive amounts of energy and releases toxic chemicals into the air and water supplies.

Because polyester is a plastic, flame retardants are added to the end product to make it “safer.” These flame retardants are harsh chemicals that can cause allergies and skin irritation in children. They have also been linked to more serious issues, such as altered brain development, immune system problems, and even cancer.

Many people choose to donate plush goods to children in hospitals to help spread smiles and encouragement. Unfortunately, polyester products that are coated in flame retardants and made from chemicals can have adverse effects on extra-sensitive children with compromised immune systems. Next time, choose to donate a 100% organic cotton plushie from Bears from Humanity! Our bears are the only bears on the market that are guaranteed safe for even the most sensitive child.

The Bears for Humanity Influencer Program is a special opportunity for social influencers to give back while earning some great perks. We are especially excited to work with Moms and Dads of younger kids who are passionate about organic lifestyles and safe children’s products.

As one of the few producers of completely organic children’s toys, apparel, and gifts, we are especially excited to work with Influencers that share that passion, or are active in related niches. If you are a Mom or Dad with a little one who is growing up organic, we would love to meet you! We are also happy to connect with Influencers that promote organic farming and products, Fair Trade standards and global workers’ rights, safe children’s products, and children’s health.

Perks of participating in the Bears for Humanity Influencer Program include free products, sales commissions, product sneak peeks, and more!

Think you would be a good fit for our Influencer program? We would love to meet you! Sign up today to join our Influencer program and we will be in touch soon.

Nearly one-quarter of all American children live in households that are below the federal poverty line. Millions more experience short-term and situational hardships like temporary household unemployment or illness. It is the goal of Bears for Humanity to assist these millions of children by bringing the simple joy of a teddy bear into their lives.

The United States has one of the highest rates of childhood poverty in the world, with nearly 25 million children living in households considered in poverty. These are the children that most often go without gifts at birthdays and other holidays, and it is for them that Bears for Humanity was founded.

BearsForHumanity.org accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and PayPal. We do not accept checks or cash at this time. Please note that we only accept one form of payment per order.

Please verify that the billing information you have entered is the same as the information that your bank has on file. If you enter billing information that your bank does not have on file, then your order will not go through.

After your order is submitted you will be directed to an order confirmation page with your order number. If you've reached this page, you can be assured your order did go through and will be processed. You should also receive an email confirmation shortly after your order is submitted.

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, we do not accept any returns of plush toys and apparel. If there are any holes, splitting in the seams of the hand made plush toys after gentle use within 30 days of purchase, we will ship a replacement product at no cost to the customer. Our normal pre-COVID Pandemic return policy is as follows: We accept teddy bears, organic plush toys and apparel purchased exclusively from www.BearsforHumanity.com in original condition within 15 days from the date of purchase. All products must be in original packaging and unopened. Any product packaging that has been opened is considered not in original condition is subject to $20.00 fee for re-stocking and charitable give away.

Please email us at: CustomerService@BearsForHumanity.com with your order number and contact information to reach you. Returns can be sent to: Bears For Humanity Return BEARS FOR HUMANITY 220 Rocky View Lane Georgetown, TX 78628 Please include your original order receipt. All products must be in unopened original package. Include a note about why you wish to return the product.

Once we receive your return, please allow up to 7 to 10 business days to process your request. When your return has been processed you will receive an email notification that your refund was processed. Depending on your bank, the refund may take an additional 5-7 business days to post to your account.

Bears for Humanity manufactures certified organic plush toys, gifts and apparel souvenirs. We are a Nonprofit organization. If a product packaging is opened, we cannot resell the product due to possible contamination and exposure to germs and bacteria. Every customer has the right to receive a safe certified organic product. All returned products are set aside for charitable giving after testing and cleansing for contamination. This requires time and effort from skilled people. This is why we charge a restocking fee.

Bears For Humanity processes all orders within 1-2 hour of order placement. Due to COVID and Omicron Variant, all orders within the United States may take 24-72 hours to be processed and shipped. You will receive a tracking number along with your shipping confirmation email once the order has processed and shipped. We cannot cancel any order once they are placed.

Bears for Humanity is preparing to ship to customers in UK and EU from local fulfillment centers in UK and EU starting February, 2022. We will fulfill to UK customers from our fulfillment center in Manchester. For EU customers, we will fulfill orders from our facility in Belfast.

Teh cost of shipping and handling varies by the type of service you choose for delivery. We work with reputable 3rd party companies for eCommerce fulfillment. We use UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL and other service providers in the USA and globally. Shipping costs vary based on destination, service type, and weight of the package.

No. FedEx does not deliver to P.O. Boxes. FedEx also does not ship to Military addresses.

Bears For Humanity is always open to working with NGO's and Non-Profit organizations. We listen to all voices of need. Please send a detailed message regarding your mission, vision, contact information and your suggested plan and campaign to drive donations through Bears For Humanity to Renju Prathap. Send an email to CustomerService@bearsforhumanity.com

Bears For Humanity is growing. We are committed to sharing and caring for causes that impact our community across the great land - United States! Please send us your resume to CustomerService@bearsforhumanity.com.

Bears For Humanity is growing and expanding. We are committed to sharing and caring for causes that impact our community across the great land - United States! Please send us your resume to CustomerService@bearsforhumanity.com..