Gift-giving is not just about showing appreciation for loved ones; it’s a chance to make a real difference. With Oxfam Unwrapped, you can choose holiday gifts with impact that honor special people while supporting communities worldwide. Here are five charity gift ideas that are perfect for those who value giving back.
1. It’s Not Just Another Drop in the Bucket
Looking for a gift that changes lives? An Oxfam bucket is one of our best charity gifts — a vital resource during emergencies that keeps water safe and clean, helping prevent deadly waterborne diseases like cholera. This gift supports our emergency response projects, allowing Oxfam to provide immediate help to local partners when disaster strikes.
For example, when Cyclone Freddy devastated parts of Malawi, families like Ligineti Nayinayi’s, received clean water buckets from Oxfam thanks to donations. This gift is ideal for those who care about helping end poverty and injustice by contributing to practical solutions during crises.
2. When You Want to Give an “Egg-cellent” Gift
For a meaningful holiday gift that promotes self-sufficiency, consider giving a chicken. This unique gift empowers families to secure food and income. Hawanatu Conteh in Sierra Leone uses chickens for eggs and sales, helping lift them out of poverty sustainably.
This gift also funds agricultural training, seeds, and resources, making it one of the most impactful charity gift ideas for anyone who values food security and sustainable change.
3. For Someone Who Believes in Sharing Peace
Looking to give gifts that change lives? Consider a symbolic gift of peace. This gift supports communities rebuild after disaster, combat climate change, and tackle inequality. It’s the perfect choice for someone who believes in supporting communities worldwide and fostering long-term resilience.
This gift is meaningful for those who value compassion and commitment to a fairer, more just world.
4. Celebrate the Superwoman in Your Life
Recognize the strength and resilience of the women in your life by supporting more girls in school. This gift is a powerful way to support gender equality and make a lasting difference in the lives of women around the world.
Girls who receive an education have far more opportunities to reach their full potential. They live healthier lives, gain greater control over family planning, and are more likely to ensure their own children attend school. Education serves as a cornerstone of equality and is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty. This gift helps dismantle barriers to girls’ education by supporting gender training, improving learning spaces, and developing educational materials.
5. For the Food Lovers
If you know someone who loves food — whether growing it, sharing it, or simply enjoying it — consider giving the gift of a garden or seeds from Oxfam Unwrapped. These gifts support vulnerable communities in their journey to food security, with projects like agricultural training, climate resilience, and irrigation systems.
Asili Sode, Ake Aila, Mumina Barile of Uye women group, in Marsabit County, Kenya are participants in a food production response project, with pawpaw harvest. This gift of food security supports families and communities in building brighter, sustainable futures.
How Oxfam Unwrapped Works
Want to give meaningful gifts? Here’s how Oxfam Unwrapped works:
- Choose Your Gift: Select from our range of symbolic gifts, from clean water to cash vouchers for crisis relief.
- Personalize Your Card: Choose an e-card, PDF, or print card and add a message.
- Confirm Your Purchase: Each gift is a charitable donation supporting communities in need, and we’ll send a confirmation email.
- Make a Difference: Your gift goes directly to those who need it most, helping build brighter, more sustainable futures worldwide.
Shop Oxfam Unwrapped for charity gifts that empower communities, fight poverty, and uplift women and children.
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