MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Christmas just around the corner, the pressure is on to find the perfect gift. Canadians are more aware of how their gifts impact the world they live in – many want to give and receive gifts that improve lives and have less environmental impact. It is possible to find a thoughtful gift at the last minute through the online World Vision Gift Catalogue. The catalogue offers more than 60 wonderful gifts that are globally minded and help children and families in developing countries. Many gifts are locally sourced, environmentally conscious items.
"The World Vision Gift Catalogue allows Canadians to give a very personalized gift to their loved ones that has a direct, positive impact on the lives of others," says Jane Bargout, giving manager at World Vision.
Gift givers can choose a tangible donation that closely matches the gift receiver's passions and personality. For example:
- For someone who loves camping and the outdoors: a mosquito net to help prevent children from contracting malaria
- For a medical professional: antibiotics or stocking a media clinic to help save lives
- For someone who loves to cook: two hens and a rooster to provide a family with nutritious eggs and a sustainable income
Elizabeth Cassar, of Toronto, works at a law firm and has found perfect gift options for her colleagues in the World Vision Gift Catalogue. "When shopping for someone like a lawyer, it's difficult to find a gift they will appreciate that is still affordable," says Cassar. "I had a lot of fun because the gift catalogue has so many options and I was able to choose presents that meant a lot to the people I was shopping for, especially the Educate a Girl gift. The people I bought the gifts for were grateful and let me know how much they enjoyed the presents."
Cassar chose an e-card option, which was delivered to her colleagues their last day of work before the holiday.
More than 80,000 Canadians gave presents from The World Vision Gift Catalogue last year.
Visit www.worldvision.ca/gifts to find life-changing gifts your friends and family will love.
To find out more about the World Vision Gift Catalogue, or to purchase a life-changing gift, visit www.worldvision.ca/gifts.
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| [Image] | A last minute gift from the World Vision Gift Catalogue will change lives, two hens and a rooster will provide a family with nutritious eggs and a sustainable income. |