World Vision has a great way to give to others in need: their gift catalog. One of the most popular items is a goat!

According to World Vision, a goat can provide the following benefits:

A goat nourishes a family with protein-rich milk, cheese, and yogurt, and can offer a much-needed income boost by providing offspring and extra dairy products for sale at the market. It even provides fertilizer that can dramatically increase crop yields!

• Animals like chickens, sheep, cows, or even alpacas!
• Medical care like a share of a health clinic or malaria prevention for five families
• Supplies and shares of wells for the provision of clean water

Exploring the Gift Catalog

The site is well-organized. You can browse donatable items by category or by cost.

Categories include:

Cost levels include:

• Under $30
• $30 - $49
• $50 - $74
• $75 - $99
• $100 - $249
• $250 - $499
• $500 & Above

Honor Someone with Your Gift

When you complete the donation process online, you can dedicate your gift in honor of someone. The person you choose can be notified of your gift in their honor:

During check out, you will have the option of sending them a beautiful card by mail, e-mail or print from home!

Some donatable items come with a gift, such as a plush toy goat, to give to someone as a reminder of the gift you made on their behalf.

Conclusion

This holiday season, consider the option of giving to others in a way that you might not normally imagine. World Vision and other organizations offer great opportunities to make a difference in someone's life!

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