I review a lot of charitable gift sites on this blog but invariably every year when this time comes around I always look to World Vision for some of the most impressive, high quality gifts.
This year is no exception. The World Vision gift catalog for 2015 recently came out and in it are more than 250 gifts to choose from. Unlike what you might find in other charities these aren't all just symbolic gifts nor are they run-of-the-mill, low quality logo imprinted products. These are high-quality fashionable gifts that rival the best things you'll see in media to high-end department and luxury stores.
The silk, like any good silk, is soft and luxurious to the touch but keeps you warm on those cold and windy autumn and winter days. But what amazed me were the colors on this thing. It's a gorgeous blend of rich blues, greens, purples and magentas that honestly look even more stunningly beautiful than scarves costing hundreds more in high end department stores. It's especially stunning in the sunlight, which makes the vibrant colors really stand out. And because they're handcrafted no two are alike.
Unlike the $400 scarves made in Italy with giant profit margins that line the pockets of corporate executives, or the $5 scarves made in China and produced under heaven knows what kind of conditions (by who knows whom), this scarf is hand-woven by villagers in Ma Chau, Vietnam.
It's the gift that gives thrice, once to your recipient, once to the artisans in Vietnam who receive sustainable income from their craft, and once to help the amazing work that World Vision (consistently rated an A+ charity by every charity rating service out there) does.
There are other hand-crafted gifts like this in the catalog from around the world, which also help World Vision's charitable work as well as provide sustainable income for people to make a living in impoverished parts of the world. Here's just a sampling:
There is literally something for everybody in this catalog, so get your Christmas shopping done now. Instead of the typical department store schlock, these gifts exude the personal touch-literally. You'll feel great knowing you gave your friends and family gifts they will love and use, helped give a leg up to hard working artisans to support their families and communities, and helped World Vision's mission to help those around the world who are in the most desperate need.
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