Christmas is such an exciting time with school productions, a Christmas tree to decorate, presents to wrap and lots of food to eat. Giving a gift that can improve someone’s life can give you an extra festive glow. Check out First News’ guide to charity gifts for Christmas… 

Action Aid
www.giftsinaction.org.uk

£10 will buy winter coats for two school children

In Vietnam, most families cannot afford to buy their children a coat, and it’s too cold for them to walk to school without one. This gift could help provide children with warm winter coats to wear so they can attend school all year round.

WWF 

www.support.wwf.org.uk

From £3 a month you can adopt
an animal

Choose from among tigers, pandas, dolphins and polar bears, and receive an adoption pack which includes a cuddly toy, a certificate, a photo and facts about your animal.

Help the Aged 

www.cowsnthings.org.uk

£7 will buy two mosquito nets

Mosquito nets can defend older people against malaria and make the difference between life and death.

Save the Children 

savethechildren.sandbag.uk.com

£15 will buy a day trip for a child
in the UK

There are young people in the UK who don’t have the chance to do things other kids can. This might be because they’ve come from deprived areas, have responsibilities at home or have just arrived in the UK after fleeing conflict in their own countries. For just £15 you could pay for a young person to do an activity like rafting, mountain biking or a night out at the cinema.

World Vision

www.greatgifts.org.uk/WorldVision

£16 will buy a goat for a school

By having a goat at school, not only do children learn regular lessons but also how to farm. The goat’s milk and future kids will also help generate an income to the school when they are sold.

Oxfam
www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/

£7 will buy school equipment

This gift will help pay for pens and paper, books, uniform, classroom equipment – everything a youngster needs to make
the most of their school day.

Unicef 

www.unicef.org.uk/store/InspireGifts.aspx

£10.50 will buy 500 bowls of porridge

This unusual gift will provide important nutrition for children in emergency feeding centres, refugee camps and health centres.

To find gifts from a wide range of different charities, check out www.charity-gifts.org/

Image credit: Oxfam Unwrapped