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eBay Encourages Consumers to Make a Statement When Shopping for a Mother's Day Gift

eBay Encourages Consumers to Make a Statement When Shopping for a Mother's Day Gift

Published 04-28-09

Submitted by eBay Inc.

SAN JOSE, CA. - April 28, 2009 - eBay Inc. today unveiled a collection of new and affordable gift ideas that ensure a memorable and meaningful Mother's Day for your mom. With three unique and budget-friendly ways to shop this season, consumers can purchase gifts that support their favorite cause, browse the virtual aisles of an entirely ethical marketplace, or even make a microfinance investment in honor of their mom - all with the value and selection that comes hand-in-hand with the eBay shopping experience.

"Since eBay's inception, the company has been committed to leveraging the power of its platform and community to be a force for good," said Amy Skoczlas Cole, Director of Citizenship Outreach at eBay. "This Mother's Day, we are celebrating that commitment by highlighting the new and unique ways that eBay consumers can not only find a memorable gift for their mom, but acknowledge and support the unwavering strength of mothers all over the world."

Announcement Highlights/Key Facts:

  • Invest in honor of Mom "“ and give her a gorgeous fair trade scarf for free!
When women and girls earn income, they reinvest 90 percent of it into their families, as compared to only 30 to 40 percent for a man.1 A majority of the hardworking low income people who receive microfinance loans and start businesses are women and hardworking moms who are motivated to make their business successful because they want a better future for their children. From now until May 10, consumers can invest as little as $20 "in honor of Mom" on MicroPlace and Mom will receive a beautiful fair trade scarf from WorldofGood.com, handmade by women artisans in Bihar, India "“ along with a personalized gift card highlighting the impact of microfinance. Visit www.microplace.com/gift for details.

  • Shop for a cause. Women make up 70 percent of people living in absolute poverty worldwide1, and a Mother's Day purchase made through eBay Giving Works program can help make a difference in their lives. From now until May 10, our Spotlight on a Cause series features hundreds of products that benefit women's and children's charities, supporting hardworking mothers all over the world. You can also shop the causes that your favorite celebrities support. Beginning May 5, our Johnson & Johnson celebrity mom charity auction lets you bid on exclusive celebrity mom and baby hand-me-downs "“ all supporting Global Giving!! Visit www.ebaygivingworks.com for details.

    And, for one day only, on April 30, get rock-bottom prices on great gifts for Mom through eBay's Daily Deals for Charity, where select items will be featured on eBay's home page. In support of eBay buyers, the company will match every donation that is made through this one-time Mother's Day promotion. Visit www.ebay.com on April 30 for details.

  • Shop with purpose. WorldofGood.com by eBay is a new ethically-vetted marketplace that offers a wide range of Eco Positive and People Positive gift ideas for mom "“ at every price point. Whether it's hand-beaded necklaces from women's cooperatives in India or recycled glass tableware from glassworkers in Central America, consumers can rest assured they will find a fabulous gift that reflects the unique personal style of their mom. From April 28 to May 11, shop for Mom on WorldofGood.com and receive a free organic cotton t-shirt that supports sustainable farming initiatives. Visit www.worldofgood.com/moms to start shopping!

  • More information about eBay's Global Citizenship initiatives can be found at http://www.ebay.com/globalcitizenship.Quotes:
    Ashwini Naranayan, General Manager of MicroPlace

    "Providing economic opportunity to women, is one of the best ways to break the cycle of poverty because women are motivated to create a better future for their children. Making an investment through MicroPlace on Mother's Day is a perfect opportunity to honor a mom in your life while enabling another mom to make her dreams come true for her children."

    Seema Shah, General Manager of eBay Giving Works and WorldofGood.com by eBay

    "This Mother's Day, eBay Giving Works is working closely with its generous community of sellers and celebrities to support great women's and children's charities. In the days leading up to Mother's Day, consumers can purchase budget-friendly gifts that support some of the most well-respected organizations in the world, fighting every day for mothers in need."

    "Many of the unique products offered through WorldofGood.com are handmade by mothers supporting their families, so a purchase for Mom this Mother's Day is also a gift for another hardworking mom. Since our marketplace is built on transparency, consumers can trust that all of our items are ethically sourced and can learn more about the artisans that produced them."

    About eBay Inc.

    Founded in 1995, eBay Inc. connects hundreds of millions of people around the world every day, empowering them to explore new opportunities and innovate together. eBay Inc. does this by providing the Internet platforms of choice for global commerce, payments and communications. Building on this positive foundation, eBay Global Citizenship was formed to harness the capabilities that underlie our core businesses to further our ability to be a "force for good." Our citizenship portfolio includes the eBay Green Team, the eBay Foundation, and our ventures for social good - eBay Giving Works, MicroPlace, and WorldofGood.com by eBay. To learn more, go to http://www.ebay.com/globalcitizenship.


    Notes

    • All investments are subject to risks, which may result in the loss of principal and interest. Investors should read the relevant security issuer prospectus found on the MicroPlace website to understand all the risks associated with making an investment prior to purchase.

    • Investments made on MicroPlace are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

    • Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
    1Phil Borges, with foreword by Madeleine Albright, Women Empowered: Inspiring Change in the Emerging World [New York: Rizzoli, 2007], 13.
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