Caring Causes: World Vision 2015 Gift Catalog

Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. 

As socially responsible giving grows in popularity, many people find themselves wondering which products actually impact society or where they can find them. Lack of knowledge is often the reason people do not increase their socially responsible shopping. With World Vision’s Gift Catalog, you can be sure your shopping is helping people around the world.

The 2015 World Vision Gift Catalog contains more than 250 poverty-fighting gifts, ranging in price from $16 to $39,000, that improve the quality of life for struggling children and families in the U.S. and around the world. This holiday season, give help where it is most needed and receive beautiful handcrafted jewelry for yourself or your loved ones. 

Royal Silk Scarf – This gorgeous silk scarf adds color to the holidays and supports the needs of children and families worldwide. The luxurious silk is woven by Vietnam’s Ma Chau villagers, who receive sustainable income through their craft.

Balinese Multi-Strand Necklace – This beautiful, draped beaded necklace is handmade by Balinese artisans in a project that helps children in Bali receive an education.

Mango Wood Beaded Bracelet – Created by a community on the island of Java, these unique bracelets provide a sustainable income to help feed and care for their children – honor the special woman in your life with this gorgeous bracelet.

Silver Vines Cuff - Women and girls will love wearing this elegant adjustable silver cuff bracelet designed by artisans in Old Delhi, India. Each bracelet supports their families through fair trade practices. 

African Soapstone Box – The hand-carved African Soapstone Box is a perfect place to store necklaces, rings and other trinkets. This ornate handmade gift is etched by talented artisans in Kenya who are using this sustainable resource to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. $85

 
The money raised from your purchase of these hand-crafted gifts goes to the Where Most Needed fund, which supports a variety of World Vision’s programs around the world.

You can learn more on the World Vision Facebook page at / WorldVision and Twitter at @WorldVisionNews and/or @WorldVisionUSA.

Since 1996, the World Vision Gift Catalog has grown in popularity as a gift-giving alternative. Last year alone, more than 822,000 people were helped through funds generated by the Catalog. To order from World Vision’s Gift Catalog, call 855-WV-GIFTS or visit the online gift catalog.

I have been impressed with World Vision's work since I was in high school and participated in the 30-hour famine. They are consistently rated well in terms of charitable work,and they work in a variety of specific causes around the world. In fact, my daughter did a project for World Vision's education initiative last year, and plans to again, as soon as she replenishes her stock of crafts to sell. If you're looking for a way to raise money for a worthy cause while recognizing a special gift recipient, check out the gift catalog for all sorts of amazing gifts.