Want to get last-minute gifts that are thoughtful rather than afterthoughts? Then check out World Vision’s Christmas gift catalogue. The international humanitarian organization offers impactful items to suit virtually every budget while promoting the global cause closest to your friend or loved one’s heart. On their behalf, you can help an Afghan farmer, prevent the spread of AIDS in Africa, ensure education for children, and generally make the world in which they live a kinder, gentler place.

Which is one gift that truly is better late than never.

UNDER $50:
If you need a gift for someone in the health-care field, antibiotics for 10 children ($30) might just be the prescription. Other worthy gifts in the same price range include two mosquito nets to prevent malaria ($30), books to teach literacy to children ($30), five fruit trees to supply a community with fresh fruit ($30), and agricultural packs for three families ($35).

$50-74:
Outdoorsy and entrepreneurial types alike will each appreciate the gift of a fish farm ($65) to provide a struggling family with a dual source of food and income. Also under $75 are two hens and a rooster ($55), an eco-friendly stove for a family in need ($50), and agricultural training and business support for an Afghan farmer ($60).

$75-99:
Show the teacher in your life that you know the value of education by supporting meals for a month for 50 schoolchildren ($75) or supplying a classroom with desks and chairs ($75). For the same amount, you can also give a water filter to protect against waterborne diseases ($75), prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission ($75), or help support the rehabilitation of a child soldier or sexually exploited child ($75).

$100-200:
Name notwithstanding, the goat ($100) is the hero of the World Vision Gift Catalogue as one of its top sellers for several years running. Other unique gifts at comparable cost include a communal latrine ($125), access to education for two at-risk girls ($120), immunizations for an entire community ($100), and an emergency nutrition kit that will save a severely malnourished child ($120).

GIVING CARD:
Like the idea of charitable giving but aren’t sure what to get on behalf of your friend or loved one? The “World of Change” Giving Card allows the recipient to pick the item(s) – and experience the joy of helping others – for themselves (available in denominations of $30, $50, $75, $100 and $150).

All the gifts are easily purchased at WorldVision.ca/gifts.

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Karen Flores
905-565-6200 ext. 3497
karen_flores@worldvision.ca