It’s easy to get caught up in the spirit of shopping, buying, wrapping and forget the true spirit of giving that is truly important this Christmas. Let’s remember the gift that was given through Jesus Christ as we gather with family and friends and appreciate how fortunate we are for the little things in life. Let World Vision be your reminder this year and read more here about what they continue to do each day to make a difference around the world.
World Vision has an opportunity for you to give back through World Vision’s Maximum Impact Fund, where you can give the gift of hope and life. With a donation of $25 or more you receive a free gift. You can of course give again by gifting these beautiful items to someone you love. Some of your choices include items made by micro-enterprising artisans around the world. The sale proceeds from these items directly benefit their communities.
- Tie the beautiful beaded ornaments to napkin rings as a vivid tabletop decoration. The set includes three handmade Zakale wire and bead ornaments from Nairobi. Meaning “reuse,” Zakale crafts are made from recycled materials by a group of Kenyan artisans reclaiming their own lives from poverty.
- Dish up a holiday salad with unique hand-carved serving spoons made with care to benefit orphans in Kenya.
- Accessorize for a holiday party with a silk scarf from the coast of Thailand. After the harvest season, the women of Thailand’s Surin Province put down the farming tools and take up the loom to hand-wove the beautiful Sabai scarves.
Making a donation to someone around the world can seem like an obscure thing. Does it really help someone? It does! My church (independent of World Vision) has participated in changing lives through drilling wells in Africa. The simple, yet so important gift of clean water can change so many lives. We’ve purchased goats and cows for missionaries in India. How can a goat make a difference? Take a look at this illustration from World Vision.
GIVE:
How will you chose to give back to those less fortunate? Make your donation now and help change the world.
WIN IT:
I received this beautiful silk scarf handmade in Thailand. The craftsmanship is stunning and it’s the perfect accessory to any outfit. It’s such a wonderful way to give back to these women and in turn their community. Enter below for your chance to win a silk scarf of your own! (World Vision limits this to U.S. residents only.)
Disclosure: I received a small gift for this post to share about this wonderful cause and see the quality firsthand. All thoughts are my own.
JLin says
Clothing for Children
Nancy says
I like the Thai Turquoise Necklace for a donation of $60.
Christine says
I would donate to Clothing for Children.
Allison says
5 ducks for $30…very cool way to donate.
Michelle Frame says
I would choose the Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls
Sus says
The Promise Pack.
latanya says
3 ducks
Laura Love says
I would choose Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls.
nickie says
The Promise Pack.
debbie jackson says
the goat….love it in plush also
Rosie says
Bali heart shell necklace. I love jewelry with hearts!
Jan Messali says
I’d get chickens for families in the Philippines.
Kimberly Schotz says
I would like to donate a goat. A very versatile animal.
Katie | FashionFrugality.com says
I would choose to donate any of the animals toward the families in need.
Rachel says
I’d choose a gift that multiplies like: http://donate.worldvision.org/OA_HTML/xxwv2ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?section=11021&item=1895066
Maryann says
I would choose the fishing kit
Angela P says
clothing for children would be a great gift
Andrea Meier says
The water pump. Clean water is needed for everything
Robin O says
I would choose the Education for Girls gift!
Stephanie w says
Education for sure
valerie says
school supplies
Bonnye Sensenig says
Clothing for Children
Kelly says
Feed a family for 3 days
Claire says
I’d donate $300 of Basic Necessities.
Melissa P. says
Education for Girls
Amanda K. says
Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls
Rochelle says
I would choose the 5 ducks or the goat. I think this is such a great idea! Thanks!
courtney b says
the 2 chickens!
Alissa Apel says
I would choose $420 worth of Medicines $35
Cassandra Holdeman says
I would give the water pump.
Jennifer Webb says
Giving a goat helps a whole community – great idea!
Brandy B says
$420 worth of Medicines $35
Louis says
the Goat and 2 Chickens for $100
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
julie rmr says
I would give clothing for children.
JoAnn F. says
I would choose the Lifesaving Medicines and Supplies
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
laurie says
i would give clothing and shelter
SassyPants213 says
I’d like to donate to the Clean Water Fund.
Christine says
5 ducks for $30
Rosanne says
I’d give a got and 2 chickens
Jessica Hays says
Clothing for children.
jessicaahays at hotmail dot com
CherylS22 says
Lifesaving Medicines and Supplies
jen gersch says
$1,200 Worth of Medicines
Kimberly Hilbert says
A goat and 2 chickens seem like a good donation.
Michelle Tucker says
I’d give to the Clean Water Fund .
susan smoaks says
i would give a goat
Lorena Keech says
Our church always contributes goats.
carol lewis says
I love the goat and 2 chickens! We have goats and cheickens and they are really wonderful.
Breanne says
Help a hardworking entrepreneur
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…Education for Girls $35
Caitlin McClure says
Water pump
Jessica says
A solar lantern seems really useful!
Sand says
Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls.
Ross Olson says
I would choose Clothing for Children.
Amie Olson says
My choice is Clothing for Children. Thank You! The scarf is absolutely beautiful!