The 2012 gift catalog for Compassion is here. It's actually been around for several weeks now, but I just couldn't bring myself to post about it until after Thanksgiving.
The catalog itself is beautiful ~ full of photos featuring children from all over the world. Through this catalog, Compassion has given us another glimpse into the depth and magnitude of their ministry.
The format is very different this year, as are the gifts.
The catalog is divided into areas of need and individual gift ideas are listed.
HEALTH
- protect a child from parasites ($4 for one child / $20 for 5 children / $100 for 25 children)
- medical care for a child who has been injured ($50 for short-term care / $300 for long-term care)
- treat potentially deadly childhood illnesses ($40)
- support for a child or caregiver affected by HIV/AIDS ($75 for 3 months / $150 for six months / $300 for one year)
- help a malnourished child survive through emergency feeding ($13)
- provide dental care for a child in poverty ($32)
- give a child access to lifesaving surgery ($5,000)
- protect a child from malaria ($18)
- provide a first-time HIV test for a child ($25)
WATER
- safe water for life for a child and family ($79)
- help build water reservoirs for children and families ($23 for one family / $92 for four families / $230 for ten families)
- give children access to safe and sanitary bathrooms at their compassion center ($30)
DISASTER
- food and water for a family ($25)
- emergency shelter for a child and family ($50)
- replace household items, clothes and school supplies ($40)
- help repair a damaged home ($500)
HIGHLY VULNERABLE CHILDREN'S CARE
- rescue a child from a dangerous situation ($1045)
- provide ongoing shelter and support for a highly vulnerable child ($42 for one month / $126 for three months / $504 for one year)
- provide a roof for a highly vulnerable child and family ($1320)
INCOME GENERATION
- provide garden seeds for a family in Africa ($10)
- equip a family with livestock ($280)
- help and entrepreneur start a business ($430)
EDUCATION
- help a child develop physical and life skills through sports ($45)
- guide a young person to a career ($15)
- give a child access to a safe playground ($35)
- help parents and teens grown spiritually ($59)
- overcome barriers to education ($56)
- provide space for compassion children to learn ($350)
CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAM
- help babies and moms in poverty survive ($44)
- give a Christmas gift to a mom and her baby ($20)
- feed a baby and mother ($14 for one month / $84 for six months / $168 for one year)
- teach an impoverished mother to read and write ($22)
- care for a baby's medical needs for a year ($55)
- help a mom toward a safe birth ($150)
LEADER DEVELOPMENT
As you can see, there is something for everyone. To see more information or to order a print copy of the catalog, simply visit the Compassion Christmas Gift Catalog home page.
If you have questions, please visit the frequently asked question page for answers.
I would love to hear how you plan to use this unique gift giving opportunity this holiday season - either through your advocacy or as an alternative to buying your family and friends gifts they likely don't need.
