Why Do People Choose from Charitable Gift Giving Ideas During the Holidays?
The holidays often bring out generosity in people, so they seek out charitable gift giving ideas locally or through organizations that serve the worldwide community.
Perhaps the impetus for gift giving at Christmas is the magi who visited Jesus, as described in Matthew 2:1-12. Matthew tells us, “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh” (NKJV).
While your gift may not be gold, frankincense or myrrh, charitable gifts can be creative and just as valuable! We encourage you to find a gift that you are passionate about.
For example, if you are interested in women’s empowerment, consider a gift that helps a woman in Africa or Asia learn literacy and basic math skills. Or you can empower a woman with income-generating skills, like a tailoring class. When a woman finishes her class, you can gift a sewing machine that will give her the ability to open her own business or join an established tailoring business in her community. These classes can be life-changing!
Perhaps you are an animal lover! There are many options that can help a family across the world start a farm. You can gift chickens, goats, pigs, cows, water buffalo and more. These animals are a long-term solution to poverty as the family can sell eggs or milk in the market. And as the animals are bred, the farm increases, and so does the distance from poverty.
Another great idea is to think of giving a gift to an entire community. This may come in the form of a clean water well that provides pure water for villagers who may otherwise have to walk miles to collect water. Or consider installing outdoor toilets. This gift brings dignity to a neighborhood, protects women from assault and also keeps the water systems free from contamination.
Providing a bicycle to a local pastor or missionary is another creative gift idea. This form of transportation is reliable and much faster than the alternative of walking. With a bicycle, missionaries’ ability to minister is increased as they are able to travel further and respond more quickly to people who need prayer or a message of hope.
Will you join us in giving creative gifts this Christmas season? You can gift hope and opportunity to a family or an entire community with your generosity!
Learn more about charitable Christmas gift ideas through GFA World