Many of us have begun making lists of holiday gifts to buy, and some of us have already started shopping. But before you get too deep into it, I’d like to introduce you to a gift option that gives back to those in need.
The faith-based charitable organization, World Vision, contacted me a few weeks ago about their work and their gift catalog. I was somewhat familiar with World Vision from seeing some of their ads on TV to help support children and families. I am pleased to learn more about their good works and how we can get on board.
World Vision helps to support those living in extreme poverty in 32 countries/states throughout the world as well as in the United States. They have a number of ways to help people in need ultimately provide for themselves through:
- animals: cows, goats, sheep, chicken, and ducks – animals that help a family feed and support itself. Two chickens can be sent to a family for just $25! For larger animals like a cow, you can buy a “share” if the cost of an entire animal is too high.
- education: helping girls, who ordinarily would not be able to get an education, go to school as well as providing school supplies
- bicycles: transportation for a child or a family
- job training especially for women as well as micro-loans to help women start small businesses.
To help those in the U.S., you can feed a family for a day, provide a backpack of school supplies or provide for disaster relief.
And there are other ways to help that you can learn more about on the World Vision online catalog.
Gifts That Give Back
World Vision’s Gift Catalog makes it easy to donate and to get some of your holiday shopping done at the same time.
In their paper catalog and on their website, you will see the beautiful, handmade gifts that are available. They range from a hand dyed silk scarf, to hand carved serving utensils, fair-trade coffee beans with a bag handmade in Africa, handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments, and many other beautiful gifts. Check ’em out yourself on line so you can really see the details.
World Vision was kind enough to send me a gorgeous pair of turquoise stone, silver tone earrings with a matching bracelet so that you can see the quality. They arrived in lovely net gift bags.
I love them! They are very well made, and they are just my style. And they would make a beautiful gift!
So please visit the World Vision website to order from the gift catalog or to learn more about World Vision’s background and good works. Also, in 2014, 85% of World Vision’s operating expenses were used for programs that benefit children, families and communities in need.
I think it’s such a great way for those of us who are fortunate to give back! You can also call toll-free to request a catalog or to order at 855-WV-GIFTS. And you can actually see where your dollars go by visiting the World Vision YouTube Channel. I hope you will consider World Vision as you plan both your holiday gift-giving and charitable giving this year.
I have heard so many things about this non-profit which is located where I live !!! I want to make a goal next year for helping women with jobs/microloans!!
Ursula
Really? I didn’t know that World Vision was located where you live. How cool. Yes, the micro loans are so important! But this year, I’m trying for the chickens!
I’ve been reading a lot of great things about World Vision! Love this set, especially the bracelet!
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I had seen some of their infomercials, but getting to know more about the organization and their good works has been great. World Vision is the real deal
I love this concept. You get yourself or someone else a gift but more importantly you help others who are less fortunate than you. It’s what the holidays are all about.
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absolutely right!
I sponsor a child in Africa through World Vision. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done!
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That is so fabulous that you support a child in Africa, Cindy! World Vision really is a wonderful organization
Those earrings are beautiful.
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Thank you! I think they’d make a wonderful gift!
What a wonderful post. It’s fantastic to think outside the box and help others while sharing your joy and celebration with friends and family. Thank you for making us aware of this program, I didn’t know it existed!
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Thank you, Judy, for your enthusiastic response. In addition to the beautiful gift ideas, donating 2 chickens certainly seems doable for me!
What a fantastic idea for giving gifts this season, and those jewelry pieces look exceptionally nice!
Kristina Vieweg recently posted…Pucker Up. The Clinique Kisses Set is Here!
They are nice, Kristina! It’s a wonderful catalog 🙂
That bracelet is gorgeous. What a great idea – a gift that keeps on giving.
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just so!
Beautiful jewelry! It sounds like a great charity.
Thank you, Rachel! World Vision really is the real deal when it comes to charities
I absolutely LOVE turquoise., and those earrings look AMAZING on you. What a great gift as well because the message is amazing and the fact that it is like “the gift that keeps on giving” I love that!!
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Thank you, Jamie! World Vision’s program and their gift catalog really are quite amazing. I’m thinking about donating chickens, but the gifts are really nice too.
It’s a lovely thing, giving back through giving.
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absolutely!
After your Guilty Pleasure post I can see that these are perfect for you. What a great place to buy gifts and give back.
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Yes, the new earrings have plenty of company, lol!
I love what you have from them!
Thank you!
Great cause marketing. I like the jewelry set you received
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Thank you
What a fantastic cause. The jewelry is pretty!
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Thank you 🙂
I love this! The earrings and bracelet are gorgeous, and ever better that they are behind a great cause and organization.
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Yes, I think so too! And World Vision is worldwide 🙂
I love that bracelet! Those earrings are beautiful, too, but that bracelet is right up my alley 🙂
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Give it some thought for a good cause!
This is such a great idea for gift-giving. Gifts that give back are the best gifts to give and receive! I love this cause and the earrings and bracelet are beautiful!
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Me, too. I am really impressed by World Vision even though I’m not Christian. They seem to do a fabulous job. I’m thinking about donating chickens.
Such a great idea, and what pretty jewelry!
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Thank you
That jewelry set is very pretty. I love supporting things like this. Each year my family and I discuss and work together on something to giving back… we usually just work the local food kitchen but this year we are providing a bunch of food for the food kitchen and cooking. It always makes us feel great and the causes are good no matter how big or how small. 🙂
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That’s wonderful, Honey. A great thing to teach your sons
It is SO important to give back, especially if you’ve been particularly fortunate. Thank you for doing this post. The jewelry you got is beautiful!
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Thank you, Sammi! World Vision is the real deal when it comes to helping the poor get a leg up. Definitely keep it in mind for your charitable giving. I’m considering giving chickens 😉
This is great. Thank you for sharing, I’m always looking for gifts that can also support great causes.
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I’m thinking about giving some chickens although I also love the affordable beaded wood embellished bracelet!
That is such a pretty set! I love the idea of charity gifting and have done it with World Visionin the past. It’s a great gift for the person who has everything.
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Yes, true. Though I think they have some nice items in the catalog. There were a number of things that I’d like, but then I love everything!
What an awesome thing to do! I’ll need to check out their website
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Thank you, Lisa! Other than the two women who have donated through World Vision, you are the first who said she would check out the site! Appreciate it. It’s an amazing site.
I love the idea of buying gifts that give back.
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World Vision and their gifts are very worthwhile, for sure!
Thank you for doing this post and sharing its kind message. I think that it is so important to give back all year round but especially at this time of the year xxx
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It really is a worthwhile charity, Laura!
I’ve always loved alternative gifts such as this one that gives back. Sometimes we get WAY too caught up in the material things. At this time of year it’s important to give back!
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What a great way to do your shopping and give back to others at the same time!
Molly and Stacie
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It’s a wonderful charity, Molly. They really do the good works! And I love my jewelry. Great gifts