World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We serve close to 100 million people in nearly 200 countries around the world. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, we serve alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all people. – from the World Vision website
If your looking for Christmas gifts with meaning, consider unique and life-changing items from World Vision’s Gift Catalog. The beauty of these items is the two-for-one benefit they provide:
1) a meaningful and affordable gift for a loved one;
2) proceeds that make a difference in the lives of children and families living in poverty in the U.S. and around the world.
With a financial contribution, the gift giver selects one of 36 items that can be given to someone on a holiday gift list and at the same time help a person in need. When you make a donation, and send one of the many unique gifts from the catalog, World Vision will include a card with the gift explaining the impact of the donation.
Watch this video that explains how the Gift Catalog works:
To help promote World Vision’s Gift Catalog, I was sent an Artisan Beaded Necklace. So I could see for myself the quality of the gift.
The Artisan Beaded Necklace – With your gift of $60 or more to our Maximum Impact Fund — which provides for the unique needs of children and families worldwide — you will receive this gorgeous glass-bead necklace. Handmade in Thailand, this colorful necklace can be worn several different ways — even as a multi-stranded bracelet. Wear it yourself or bless a loved one with this beautiful reminder of your generosity!
The Maximum Impact Fund enables World Vision to answer specific, urgent needs of children and families that might otherwise go unmet.
This Artisan Beaded Necklace is a glass-bead necklace handmade in Thailand and can be worn several different ways — even as a multi-stranded bracelet.
Here’s a picture I took using it as a bracelet. It really is gorgeous!
When worn as a single strand necklace, it’s about 22 inches long. I had it wrapped around my wrist 5 times, with plenty of room to spare. It was comfortable to wear, not too heavy. It also caught my daughters attention, “What’s that? What’s that??” It is quite eye-catching.
This Christmas, consider sending gifts from the World Vision Gift Catalog
Help where it’s needed most … AND get a gift for yourself or someone you care about!
For more information, visit the World Vision website or follow World Vision on Facebook or World Vision Twitter.
How would you like to win one of these gorgeous necklaces? World Vision is giving away an Artisan Beaded Necklace to one of my readers. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below!
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one of the Artisan Beaded Necklaces, with a stated value of $13, mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Debbie jackson says
family is what makes it meaningful and i am new to their catalog
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Kathryn says
We are monthly supporters of world vision and we absolutely have used their gift catalog. One year we got sheep for families and gave everyone in our small group a plush sheep to represent them, it was fun!
sarah shult says
I like the feeling of being surrounded by my family & close friends. I have never heard of this catalog prior to reading this review
Sue D says
I have donated to World Vision before but have not seen the catalog–fantastic idea. Being with my family and celebrating Christ’s birth makes Christmas meaningful to me.
Kara D says
I know my grandma has used this particular catalog before. It’s an amazing charity.
The necklace is beautiful! I appreciate Christmas for what it means to be able to
go out and give food, coats to people in need for the spirit of the season and to see
how much that makes their day. I also enjoy being able to get together with family.
Michelle Plummer says
Spending time with my family! and no I have never used the catalog.
Heather says
Thank you!
joni Owada says
I love this time of year and being able to celebrate Christ’s birth…I love the wonderful Carols and singing and just the warmth and happiness as family and friends celebrate with us.
vickie says
Spending time with our families and no I’ve never used the catalog before- such a pretty necklace
Claire says
All of my family is together and happy, enjoying each others company. I’ve not used the catalog.
carey says
I love this! I actually just ordered my mom a gift from WV and got the card to give her in the mail. It is under the tree.