Category Archives: Gift Catalog

True Spirit of Christmas Tour

Posted on November 16, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

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The True Spirit of Christmas tour is right around the corner. We are excited to announce this year’s celebrity host– American Idol Winner Kris Allen! Kris will be traveling to Kenya with a team from World Vision to see how the gifts you give like goats, chickens, and ducks are changing lives for the better. You will get a first hand look into how these gifts bring help and hope to families in need....

A birthday celebration that will help change lives

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Guest blogger in Gift Catalog

Bethany Detweiler didn’t want a ordinary birthday, so she did something extraordinary. Instead of asking for presents, she set a goal to raise $12,000 through My Gift Catalog, a tool that gives users the opportunity to raise funds to donate items through World Vision’s Gift Catalog. Bethany shares what inspired her to help others — and how she plans on reaching her goal....

A goat is more than just a goat

Posted on October 17, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

If you’re considering honoring a loved one with a gift through the World Vision Gift Catalog this Christmas season, you may be wondering how a goat, chicken, or cow impacts the lives of the people who are on the receiving end. The gift of a farm animal can equip and empower a family in ways that you might not expect. For example, a goat’s milk, cheese, and yogurt can help nourish hungry children and families. A surplus of any of those items can be sold at market for extra income, as can the goat’s offspring. The money earned can be used to help pay for school fees, medical bills, or other basics. Check out the infographic below to get a...

The 2012 True Spirit of Christmas is coming!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Gift Catalog

Last year, hosts Kirsten Stearns and Alex Boylan traveled to Sri Lanka and Zambia with World Vision’s True Spirit of Christmas team to show you how lives were being changed by items donated through the World Vision Gift Catalog. This year, a brand-new adventure awaits. Where will the 2012 True Spirit of Christmas tour take us? Who will be our celebrity hosts? Stay tuned to find out!...

A pig tale from Rwanda

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Kathryn Reid in Gift Catalog

How can the gift of pigs help keep a family out of poverty, while creating hope and opportunity? Read this inspiring story from the Kahi community of Rwanda to find out....