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BELIEVING IS AN ACT OF BRAVERY. Every year, Gifts for Good from donors like you encourage children to believe in their dreams — and be brave. Bravery means everything when poverty, discrimination and inequality can steal children’s choices from them, one by one, until they have none. Yet, the right gift at the right time can help kids break barriers and overcome obstacles to stay in school —
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GIFTS THAT BRING HOPE 51 ways to share the spirit of the season.
EDUCATION GREEN GIFTS EMPOWERING GIRLS NUTRITION ANIMALS HEALTH EMERGENCY RELIEF WATER
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GIFTS THAT MULTIPLY!
MOST POPULAR GIFTS OF 2023
HELP WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST p. 23
SEND A GIRL TO SCHOOL FOR A YEAR p. 11
GOAT OR FLOCK OF GOATS p. 17
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Carlos believes he can grow his business to help others. 24-year-old Carlos exemplifies the vast benefits of investing in young entrepreneurs. “When I was 18, I was involved in some unsafe situations in my community. I needed to change my life. I wanted to learn a trade, start a business, be my own boss, and help my parents and other young people like me. Thanks to your support, I had the opportunity to make what I so longed for come true by opening a barbershop, and now I help others. Your gift is changing lives and not just of one person, but of their family and community. I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart.” — Carlos (Nicaragua) GREAT GIFT: Vocational training and business startup (p. 5)
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EDUCATION
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Sports keep children active and healthy while teaching them about cooperation, trust and teamwork. You can provide children with sports equipment, such as soccer balls, basketballs or volleyballs — and some much- needed fun! —————————– $35
STUDENT STARTER KIT Help children show up to school confident and prepared to learn with a school uniform and backpack filled with essential supplies, such as pencils, pens, paper and schoolbooks. —————————— $75
VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND BUSINESS STARTUP Help kick-start a promising career by providing invaluable vocational and leadership training for young business owners. Your gift will help youth overcome economic and gender barriers to employment and promote youth entrepreneurship. —————————– $250
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EDUCATION
SEND YOUNG LEARNERS TO SCHOOL A child’s most important learning occurs before they’re five, yet too many can’t access early childhood education. Help build and equip early learning centres with fun, interactive materials and train teachers to give children aged three to
BRING ART AND MUSIC TO A SCHOOL Mentored art and music programs empower children to express themselves with confidence and can also be highly therapeutic for those who have lived through violence and instability. —————————– $50
six a bright start. —————————— $75
SCHOLARSHIP FUND By investing in a scholarship fund you’ll provide promising youth with access to a post-secondary education so they have the ability to seize their own potential. —————————— $100
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SCHOOL UNIFORM Many children can’t attend school because their families are unable to afford the cost of uniforms and other school supplies. Providing essentials like shirts, skirts and pants helps vulnerable children access the education they need. —————————– $25
FILL A BACKPACK The cost of school supplies can put education out of reach for many children. Providing a backpack filled with learning essentials like pencils, pens, paper and notebooks will equip them with the tools they need to dream fearlessly. —————————— $50
SUPPLY A CLASSROOM
Thousands of students around the world attend schools without the supplies they need to learn. Your generous gift will help fill a classroom with equipment, furnishings and other essentials. Help students achieve their dreams for a brighter future. —————————– $100
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EDUCATION
EARLY EDUCATION DISTANCE LEARNING PACK
INTERNALLY DISPLACED AND REFUGEE CHILD EDUCATION FUND Millions of students around the world have been forced from their homes and communities, away from the safety, security and support that school can offer. Your gift will provide digital learning tools like tablets, solar transistors and other learning essentials for forcibly displaced children who are living through conflict and natural disasters. —————————– $100
During times of crisis, school closures can have a devastating, long-term impact on children’s education. Your gift will support the delivery of education materials and resources to children so they can continue learning and achieve their full potential. —————————— $50
BUILD A SCHOOL In many developing communities, school facilities are far away, extremely inadequate, or in poor repair, which limits a child’s education. Help fund the construction or repair of a school building or preschool to provide a safe environment for children to learn and play. —————————— $100 or $5,000 $5,000x5=$25,000 impact!! Transformational gift - HELP GENERATIONS of kids succeed!
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GREEN GIFTS
SOLAR LIGHT A solar light does more than provide light — it makes it possible for children to do their homework at night or help mothers gain access to rural health centres when lighting is not available. Your gift will help equip children to succeed at school and access better health services. —————————– $75
SOLAR PANELS Provide green energy where it’s needed most. Whether it’s to power a school, health clinic or community centre, you can improve children’s access to education and healthcare. —————————– $100
BICYCLE Bicycles provide freedom and safety for children. Freedom to get to school quickly without the exhaustion of walking long distances and also greater safety from potential attackers along the way. —————————– $100
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Gowri believes she can be a doctor. Gowri, 16, is a powerful example of the importance of educating girls. “Due to our family’s financial situation, my parents needed me to stop going to school. I stayed home and took care of my two younger siblings. Many people in my community didn’t realize the importance of educating girls like me. I felt like I was inferior. Since receiving your support, I go to school. I’m even class monitor! Continuing my education has given me a dream — to become a doctor — and the confidence to chase that dream. It’s instilled in me the belief that I can make a difference in the lives of others. I even taught my mom to write her signature, which enabled her to acquire benefits for herself and her self-help group. This opportunity would have been impossible otherwise.” — Gowri (India)
GREAT GIFT: Send a girl to school for a year (p. 11)
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EMPOWERING GIRLS
SEND A GIRL TO SCHOOL FOR A YEAR Help girls lead and succeed. Your gift of a scholarship will help a child or youth access life and professional skills training in addition to gender-focused leadership training. —————————– $100
STEM FOR GIRLS (science, technology, engineering and math)
SUPPORT YOUNG LEADERS ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE Every day, girls are forced to drop out of school due to child marriage, exposing them to violence and abuse. Empower girls to say “no” to this practice and stay in school through human rights workshops, education materials, sanitary kits and skills training to earn income as they become adults. —————————– $75 Boys and girls have the same potential, yet far too few girls are encouraged to excel in sciences and math. Your gift will break down barriers for girls by supporting STEM workshops that equip them with laptops, school science supplies, lab equipment and so much more. —————————– $100
SUPPORT SINGLE MOMS Single mothers and their children are especially vulnerable to poverty. Your gift will enable hard-working single moms to make ends meet by providing them with essential supplies like food, diapers and sanitizers to keep their family nourished, healthy and safe. —————————– $50
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Nahuel believes he can be a professional soccer player. Ten-year-old Nahuel’s
success in school and sports shows why nutritious food is critical for kids. The past few years have been especially hard on Nahuel and his community. Most parents lost their jobs during the pandemic. Nahuel’s family ate what they could find and afford but struggled to meet the needs of their active, growing son. Your support helped provide nutritional lunches to 250 children in his community, Nahuel included. As a result, Nahuel has more energy, and his grades and concentration at school have improved. “Thank you for the food,” shares Nahuel smiling shyly. “Good food helps me to learn and get closer to my dreams. I want to be a soccer player so I can unite people, inspire others and bring joy to those who watch me play.” —Nahuel (Paraguay)
GREAT GIFT: School meals (p. 13)
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NUTRITION
COMMUNITY GARDEN Empower families and communities with the tools they need to grow enough food sustainably. This gift includes seeds, tools, fencing and horticultural training. —————————– $100 or $250 =$1,750 impact!!
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GARDENING STARTER PACK
Mom always said to eat your fruit and veggies. Your gift includes seeds, fruit trees, tools and training to ensure nutritious edible success. —————————– $50
SCHOOL MEALS It’s hard to concentrate in school with an empty stomach. Help provide nutritious meals so children have the energy to learn better and stay in school. For many children, lunch programs are their only proper meal of the day. —————————– $50
FRUIT TREES Leaves from the drought-resistant Moringa “miracle” tree have more Vitamin C than oranges and more calcium than milk. Your gift provides an income and contributes to a healthy diet for children and their families. —————————– $75 x7 =$525 impact
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING CHILDREN DREAM BIG!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will I receive a tax receipt for my gift? If you make a gift of $20 or more you’ll receive a tax receipt in February by email or mail. Can I direct where my gift goes? Gifts are directed to those in immediate need and cannot be given to a specific child or country. If donations exceed (or are not enough) for what’s needed, or where local conditions prevent implementation, we redirect funds to similar activities. Can I send a greeting card? Yes, when you shop online! Select your card by visiting: childrenbelieve.ca/giftsforgood. Why is there a range of prices for some gifts? We’re excited to feature larger gift options if you’d like to deepen the impact and reach of your gift. Choose a transformational gift and help a whole community! How can I turn my gift of shares into Gifts for Good ? Donating publicly traded securities allows you to amplify your impact while purchasing Gifts for Good . You eliminate the capital gains tax paid when you donate your appreciated shares, and you receive a charitable tax receipt. How can my company get involved with Gifts for Good ? Corporate partners can choose Gifts for Good for clients or partners that align with their organization, or, employees can raise funds for gifts meaningful to them. For information, email Florina at fbkhan@childrenbelieve.ca .
ACCESSIBILITY: We seek to recognize and remove the obstacles faced by persons with disabilities. All communications are available in alternative formats upon request.
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NUTRITION
BEEKEEPING KIT Bee a hero, and give a family a buzzworthy business, nutritious honey and the means to pollinate their crops. Kit includes beehives, bees and equipment. FUN FACT : One hive produces an average of 25 kg of honey per
FAMILY STOVE Efficient stoves can be a real lifesaver, especially for women and girls. Instead of spending hours every day foraging for firewood and cooking over a smoky fire, they have more time that could be used to start a business or do schoolwork while also preventing deforestation and respiratory disease. Healthier, safer and good for the environment, how’s that for the perfect gift? —————————– $75
season. Sweet! —————————– $100
FEED A CHILD Drought and conflict can cause food price increases and food shortages which push more children and their families to the edge of survival. Your gift will provide supplementary food to prevent malnourishment for those who need it most. —————————– $100 X7= $700 impact!!
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Joséphine believes she can be a midwife.
At 14, Joséphine’s small- business success is proof of the power of animals to transform the future. “My father’s farming income wasn’t enough to cover me and my sisters’ schooling, diet or health needs. But then, I was gifted five hens and a rooster. I’ve learned so much about breeding and selling hens. It has helped our family buy school supplies, pay medical expenses and buy three goats — which we’ve grown to 16! This also helped our family pay dues to repair the village borehole. My animals have helped me stay in school. I can’t wait to finish my education so I can help mothers and sisters in my village suffering alone to give birth, sometimes at the cost of their lives for lack of qualified health workers. I’m sure I’ll make my dream come true.” —Joséphine (Burkina Faso) GREAT GIFTS: Three hens and a rooster or baby chicks Goat or flock of goats (p. 17)
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ANIMALS
3 HENS AND A ROOSTER OR BABY CHICKS Chickens produce an abundance of nutritious food and income. Imagine children starting their school day with some fortifying eggs and the family having enough left over from their growing flock to earn money at the market to pay for basic necessities. —————————– $50 for 3 hens + 1 rooster baby chicks $25 for
$350 impact!
$175 impact
BARNYARD STARTER PACK
Just three hens and a rooster can help provide food and income for a family, so imagine the impact of a busy barnyard full of hens, roosters and baby chicks. This gift also includes animal- care training. —————————— $150 ULTIMATE FARM BUNDLE Help provide an incredible source of nutrition and income through the gift of various farm animals, including goats, sheep and cows. With all those protein-rich possibilities, your generosity will help build a source of income and nutrition for many families. —————————– $500
GOAT OR FLOCK OF GOATS
These inquisitive animals are hardy and easy to raise. They’ll quickly reproduce to create kids, so your gift will provide milk, fertilizer and income for an entire family. FUN FACT: One to two goats can provide a family with a source of milk throughout the year. Not b-a-a-a-d! —————————– $100 or $250
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Teyiba believes her daughter will be a business leader. A proud mom, Teyiba is grateful that her baby is healthy thanks to caring supporters like you. “Through my pregnancy with Mahir, and after, I’ve been supported with vitamins, checkups and basic sanitation items. I’ve also benefited from trainings on food preparation, parenting skills and hygiene. I want to thank and express my deep appreciation to the donors whose support has helped Mahir to grow healthy and become happy. I have a dream for her to become a successful businesswoman who can help others too. Your goodness will keep giving. May God bless you all.” —Teyiba (Ethiopia) GREAT GIFT: Newborn starter kit (p. 19)
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HEALTH
FEMALE HYGIENE KIT FOR A YEAR
MOSQUITO NETS FOR A FAMILY
Adolescent girls in vulnerable communities often go without feminine hygiene products, soap and other self-care products which causes them to miss school each month. Give the gift of dignity and full access to school so that girls can seize their own future. —————————– $100 X 5 = $500 impact!
Mosquito-borne illnesses like malaria infect more than one billion people and kill over a million every year, yet they are preventable! Your gift of lifesaving, insecticide-treated mosquito nets for a family will protect those at highest risk, especially children and
pregnant women. —————————– $50
NEWBORN STARTER KIT More than four million women and newborns die from preventable causes every year. Your gift will provide moms and babies with vitamins, checkups and the education needed to not only
survive, but thrive. —————————– $100
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HEALTH
REVITALIZE A HEALTH CLINIC
x7=$35,000 DENTAL HYGIENE KIT FOR A YEAR Healthy oral care isn’t always possible in vulnerable communities. Your gift will bring a smile to the face of a child who doesn’t always have access to a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and the education to improve their overall oral health. —————————– $25 STOCK A HEALTH CLINIC You can provide lifesaving equipment to a health centre. You’ll help make it possible for thousands of babies, children, expectant mothers and more to receive the care they need to thrive. —————————– $100, $500 or $1,000 x7 = $7000! In many remote communities, families must walk far over difficult terrain to get medical attention in buildings unsuitable to provide safe, quality healthcare and nutritional services. Your gift can provide much-needed improvements like new equipment, windows, fresh paint and more. —————————– $100, $500 or $5,000
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Nearly one billion people globally live with a mental health condition, yet this issue remains one of the most neglected aspects of healthcare, especially for people living through conflict and instability. Your gift will support the mental health and wellbeing of families, providing access to specialized care and medication for those who need it most. —————————– $75
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EMERGENCY RELIEF
EMERGENCY FOOD PACK Families forced to flee their homes because of conflict or drought often lose the means to feed their children enough healthy food. Your gift will provide emergency rations including rice, grains and cooking oil where it is needed most. —————————– $50
SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE Children, especially girls, are more vulnerable to gender-based violence and abuse during times of instability caused by war or disease. Your gift will provide emergency resources, including physical and mental healthcare and safe places for children to heal emotionally. —————————– $125
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Fanose * believes she can be a fashion designer. A survivor of abuse, Fanose, 15, found the support she needed to take back her life and dream again. For years Fanose was bullied, physically assaulted and sexually exploited. Thanks to kind donors, she’s reclaiming her hope and optimism. Medical, mental and social supports have helped her heal, process and overcome her trauma, gain new life skills, and participate in community conversations to combat harmful practices. “Education is fundamental to eradicate poverty and live a happy life. Thanks to your help, I can now focus on my education without fear. I feel safe and secure, and I’m avidly following my dream to be a fashion designer.” —Fanose (Ethiopia)
GREAT GIFT: Help where the need is greatest (p. 23)
*Not her real name.
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EMERGENCY RELIEF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL FUND FOR CHILDREN When a child’s life hangs in the balance because of an accident or illness, emergency surgery, hospital care and medication is often unavailable or too costly. Be a safety net for parents when they need it most. —————————– $75
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Every child should have the right to grow up in a clean, safe environment. Yet many can’t access clean water or toilets, while others haven’t learned healthy hygiene practices. Your gift will provide communities with clean water and sanitation facilities — helping keep children and their loved ones safe from disease. —————————– $100
HELP WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST Children and youth in vulnerable communities often face grave dangers like violence, abuse and exploitation. Help provide the protection they need to keep their lives and futures safe from harm. —————————– $100
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Monica believes she can be a nurse. A new borehole means Monica, 15, doesn’t have to walk 2 km for water and, instead, has time and energy to spend in class. morning before going to school. I’d get to school late, fall asleep in class, and get in trouble with my teachers. I always felt sad. The new borehole means I now walk 300 metres for water — not 2 km! I get to school very early and can focus on my studies. I dream of helping my community, “I used to be so tired from fetching water twice every especially children, to access good healthcare. Education will open the door for me.” —Monica (Ghana) GREAT GIFT: Clean water for a village (p. 25)
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WATER
CLEAN WATER FOR A VILLAGE
Your gift of clean water will protect children from waterborne diseases. You’ll also give girls — who often spend hours collecting water daily — the chance to go to school. Pair this with training on proper sanitation and hygiene, and you’ll change the story for an entire community. —————————– $250, $500 or $1,000 CLEAN WATER FUND Did you know one in four people don’t have access to clean water daily? Accessible and abundant clean water is critical for the health of people and the health of their communities. Provide life-giving clean water for the most vulnerable children and their families. —————————– $50 , $100 or $500
COMMUNITY / SCHOOL WASHROOM
IRRIGATION SYSTEM Drip-irrigation delivers the nutrients crops need to thrive in drought-prone countries such as Ethiopia, where lack of water kills crops and livestock and destroys livelihoods. —————————– $250
When they need a toilet, many school students are forced to use the fields or forests behind their schools, which is not only unsanitary, it leaves them exposed to potential assault by child predators. Your gift will provide washroom facilities that help keep children healthy and safe. —————————– $100 or $250
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BELIEVING IN CHILDREN’S DREAMS SINCE 1960.
SEND A GIRL TO SCHOOL FOR A YEAR
HELP WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST Children and youth in vulnerable communities often face grave dangers like violence, abuse and exploitation. Help provide the protection they need to keep their lives and futures safe from harm. —————————– $100
Help girls lead and succeed. Your gift of a scholarship will help a child or youth access life and professional skills training in addition to gender-focused leadership training. —————————– $100
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