World Vision provided a handcrafted necklace to facilitate this review; all opinions are our own.
Every year while I’m shopping for gifts for my family, I look for gifts that give back to those in need. One of the places I never miss is WorldVision.org. They offer handcrafted gifts created by artisans in poverty-stricken areas as well as direct donation options.
World Vision Gifts: Balinese Multi-strand Necklace
This stunning draped beaded necklace is about 46″ long and handmade by an artisan in Bali. A portion of the purchase is tax-deductible. For this necklace, they’ve determined the fair market value is $32, so the tax deductible donation is $53. It’s a win/win – you get an incredible gift to give and make a donation to someone in need.
World Vision Gifts & Catalog
There are many different handcrafted gifts to choose from starting at $25 and up to $125. There are also gifts that go directly to those in need. For $25 you can provide a family with two chickens*, $50 provides a fishing kit, $150 will buy a pair of goats, etc. There are many different price points to choose from and for larger animals shares are sold.
You can also provide $600 worth of school supplies for a $50 donation or $300 worth of schools supplies in the US for $25, or a solar lantern for $20 so kids can study after dark. If your cause in health, for $35 you can provide $420 worth of medicines, $21 gives bed nets for families, $45 allows healthcare workers to administer child vaccinations, $10 goes to a child and family health fund, and more. Or provide life-saving food and care for $60, family food kits in the US for $18, five fruit trees or $30, $30 for agricultural programs and more.
World Vision Gifts that Multiply
Your donation can be multiplied when matched with government grants and corporate donations. Check out the list of programs that are doubled, tripled, and even increased by 12X your gift. This includes $300 worth of necessities in the US which gives new clothing, personal care items, blankets, and toys to kids in needs.
About World Vision
World Vision’s total operating expenses in 2014 were 5 % of their budget, 10% went to fundraising, and %85 went to programs for those in need. It is a Christian organization headquartered in Federal Way, WA.
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Check out the World Vision catalog – I bet you’ll find the perfect gift there for someone on your list!
*World Vision notes that when animals are given, portions of the gift may also be used to provide farming assistance and watering sources, famine relief, and other related essentials.
Now that is a beautiful necklace that gives back! I really love it so much!
I love shopping at places that actually helps others and this one sounds great to me. And that necklace? It is just beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
That’s a cute necklace. Even better that purchasing one gives back.
That’s a beautiful necklace. I love that World Vision sells gifts that are made by the same people around the world that need our help.
That is a beautiful necklace! I had no idea that World Vision had necklaces like this to purchase from World Vision!
This is super cool. I’ll have to talk to my husband to see if we have anything extra to give. I would love to provide an animal to a family. I could not even imagine some of the conditions they have to live through. If someone gave me a goat I would think they are crazy but to these families it is life or death. That just hurts my heart
Wow, you can really find some unique, memorable pieces on World Vision. It’s great to know that you made an impact on someone’s life too.
That necklace looks awesome! It is a great way to give back to others!
That is a gorgeous necklace! What a great gift that gives back!
This is such a great way to help people. I will have to gift a chicken. $25 is a small price to pay for helping family’s.
This is a beautiful necklace. I love to buy gifts that give back. This is such a fantastic campaign.
What a gorgeous necklace! I love all the various colored beads. It is great your purchase goes to a good cause.
These are gorgeous, and I love that they’re for a good cause. Perfect timing, too!
This is pretty awesome. I’ve heard really amazing things about World Vision so this is great. I love the giving back!
This is awesome that a purchase goes to more than just revenue. The necklace is beautiful and I’d even buy one for myself. I’ll have to check this out.
World Vision is a great organization. They have given back so much. That is a beautiful necklace as well. I will have to see what I can do.
World vision sounds like a great way to give back! That necklace is beautiful!
I love companies like this! I’ve worked with a few that give back. It’s a great idea.
That necklace is absolutely gorgeous. Whoever made it is incredibly talented I need to look at that catalog so that I can order something from there it is such a great idea.
I love World Vision. It takes a special company to make giving back a part of their business model and not just something that they do around the holidays.
I can’t be the only one who loves to see companies give back, am I? I might be known to make sure I purchase gifts with a focus on the community/giving back
That is a very beautiful necklace. I love the colors. They look good on you!
This is such a great campaign! I love it when companies give back.