International aid agency CAFOD has unveiled its ethical gifts range for Christmas 2015. World Gifts features more than 30 inspiring and unique presents - including fantastic farming gifts - that will not only raise a smile on Christmas Day but will also make a lasting difference to people living in poverty in countries such as Guatemala, Uganda and Bangladesh.
The gifts are bought on behalf of loved ones for poor communities overseas so are excellent value for money as they are actually two gifts in one.
In addition to regular bestsellers such as cows and vegetable gardens, this year’s range includes perfect gifts for farmers:
- The goat that gives (£28)
Not only will this gift provide a family with up to 12 pints of milk a week – which they can drink or sell – it will also produce free fertiliser that can be used to help grow crops.
- Help a farmer (£25)
This gift trains farmers in new techniques to help them rear chickens, fish, cattle, pigs, goats or llamas more successfully. They’ll learn things like how to feed and vaccinate livestock and how to build enclosures. By learning how to generate a more stable income, farmers will have a safety net if crops fail because of drought or floods.
- The pig that provides (£65)
From the tip of its snout to its curly tail, breeding pigs is a brilliant business for people living in poverty. With a supply of pigs to sell at market, this sustainable gift could help a family put food on their table for years to come.
All money raised from CAFOD’s livestock, agriculture and livelihoods World Gifts gives families around the world the chance of a better future.
The range starts from as little as £4 with the smaller World Gifts such as pairs of pigeons and happy queen bees making the perfect stocking fillers or Secret Santa presents.
Examples of other gifts include:
- £4: Health for chickens
Vital vaccinations to stop the spread of common diseases, keeping chicks and chickens healthy so they can feed a family or provide a source of income.
- £10: Fabulous football
In poor urban areas, football can provide a positive alternative to drugs and crime. It can also help children living with HIV and AIDS come together and give each other strength, hope and happiness. This gift pays for kits, footballs and training.
- £22: Make a child smile
A day of games, dancing and music gives vulnerable children who have lost parents and loved ones because of AIDS the chance to laugh, make new friends and just enjoy being children again.
- £33: Water for a family
This gift provides families with a supply of safe water in their homes for drinking, cooking and washing.
- £65: Train a village vet
This gift helps provide equipment and training in animal welfare and preventative animal health services for people living in poor rural areas who rely on animals to feed their family or as a source of income.
With E-gift certificates available to download right up to Christmas Day, World Gifts are a last minute shopper’s dream. Orders over £50 will receive a free World Gifts Tea Towel.
The recipient of a World Gift is presented with a certificate giving details of the gift and explaining how the donation made on their behalf will be used to fund CAFOD’s work in developing countries. Gifts for children also come with a fun sheet packed with activities, jokes and puzzles.
To view the full range of gifts visit worldgifts.cafod.org.uk or call 0808 14 000 14 to order a catalogue.
