Tag Archives: Christmas

Chickens: Small gift, big impact

Posted on December 3, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Gift Catalog

Mary knows the True Spirit of Christmas personally — because she has experienced a life-changing gift for herself. World Vision provided Mary with nine chickens as a source of income and nutrition. Kris Allen, host of World Vision’s 2012 True Spirit of Christmas Tour, had the chance to meet Mary and her seven children — and hear how these chickens from the World Vision Gift Catalog have changed their lives for the better....

Giving new purpose to youth amid desperate need

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Kris Allen in Gift Catalog

American Idol’s Kris Allen, host of this year’s True Spirit of Christmas tour, writes about his experiences on his first day in Nairobi, Kenya, as he travels with World Vision to see how gifts donated through our Gift Catalog help change the lives of children and families in need....

Zakale: a new creation

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Gift Catalog

Zakale is the Swahili word for what has been thrown away being made new again. John Mucheru is a living example of this word. As a young man, John says he engaged in activities that were not pleasing to God. After turning his life over to the Lord, however, he discovered that he possessed a gift in art and handcrafts....

A more meaningful Cyber Monday

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Laura Tremaine in Gift Catalog

Laura Tremaine — or Hollywood Housewife, as her readers know her — traveled to Sri Lanka with the World Vision Bloggers this past August. Laura has seen for herself how lives can be transformed through the work of World Vision — and today, Laura shares the top gifts on her list for Cyber Monday....

True Spirit of Christmas Tour

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

True Spirit of Christmas | World Vision Blog

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....