From piglets to pictures, World Vision has an abundance of Christmas gifts with a difference this year. And television personality Jon Bridges is getting stuck in to the ideas – literally.
From Gifts of Hope, like the piglet Jon cradles, to Mounted Art, World Vision has a Christmas something for everyone!
World Vision’s Gifts of Hope are an increasingly popular way of buying presents that give direct and practical assistance in countries like Malawi, Tanzania and Cambodia. From school materials ($12) to beehives ($45), piglets ($52) to community banks ($9,000), the options are vast and the opportunity to make a difference has never been so easy.
Jon Bridges says Gifts of Hope are a fantastic, festive way of giving to loved ones – and to those often forgotten in countries and communities around the world.
“How awesome is it that by buying something through World Vision here, you can show the meaning of Christmas to children and families living in need overseas? Get your head around that – it’s brilliant!”
The Gifts of Hope catalogue is full of ideas for family, friends, work colleagues, and overseas loved ones. Choose a gift, either online or by phone, and World Vision will send you a gift card to give the person you’ve bought the present for, so they’ll know what it is and where it is going.
“But there are other options too,” says Jon. “For people who like to give something to unwrap on Christmas Day, World Vision has a range of artwork for any home or office, guaranteed to give you warm fuzzies.”
Mounted Art brings the reality of overseas home to New Zealand, with artwork done by children in World Vision projects and world-class photos taken in the places they live.
Placed on a wood backing, the 15x15cm artworks celebrate life and are a stark illustration of the work being done by World Vision to make a difference in communities and countries around the world.
Proceeds from Mounted Art sales will go to World Vision’s Children in Crisis projects – specifically designed to target areas of need throughout the world. Money will help fund a range of projects including freeing bonded child labourers in India, peace-building education in the Solomon Islands and HIV and AIDS prevention and education in Malawi.
Gift-buyers can select the area they would like their money to go towards, and each piece has a thank-you message from World Vision on the back – to remind the recipient of the work they are supporting.
The range of options means you can take care of all your Christmas shopping in one easy, meaningful go – it doesn’t get any better than that, says Jon.
“There are so many gifts to choose from, it just makes sense. And when all you need to do is pick up the phone or get online… it’s just too easy!”
Mounted Art costs $24 per piece, and can be viewed and ordered through Rampant or by phoning 0800 800 776.
Orders for or from the Gifts of Hope catalogue can made here or on 0800 60 5000.
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