A chicken as a child's Christmas gift? The suggestion takes center stage in the World Vision Gift Catalogue for the holiday season.This catalogue tugs at your heart strings with photos of children in needy countries posing with tangible items of hope: goats, pigs, chickens, sheep, and alpacas, soccer balls, mosquito nets, warm clothes, and school supplies.
There are also opportunities to help a community with seeds, water, immunizations, and small business loans.
The most popular gift for $50 is described, "Two hens and a rooster can produce up to 150 eggs a year, which can be eaten, sold or hatched to provide a continual supply of nutritious food and essential income. Give wings to a family’s dreams with this wonderful gift."
'World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty.'
In 2008 World Vision Canada spent 82% on programs, 12% on fundraising, and 6% on administration. $360 million was raised with 245,000 items purchased from the gift guide.
The catalogue provides a wonderful opportunity for a family to discuss how they may take part. Children can receive a vivid education about the importance of balancing gifts for self and gifts for the needy. The many tangible options vary in price from $40 for a piglet to $500 for furnishing a classroom.
As well there is the opportunity to sponsor a child and his/her community for $35 a month. Our child's name is Jubilance and she lives in Zimbabwe.
This is my Magpie Tales submission this week around the photo prompt of a regal rooster.
