World Vision Ireland
The Mews, Garland House
Rathmines Park
County Dublin
Phone: 1850 366 283
Fax: + 353 14980801
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.worldvision.ie/
Stand out from the crowd with a wedding gift with a twist
Gift buying these days can often be a bigger dilemma for wedding guests than the 'plus guest' nightmare for singletons. Most of us have resorted to the unimaginative gift voucher out of sheer frustration at trying to come up with a thoughtful, yet affordable gift that won't end up being added to the 'to be exchanged' pile.
But what if there was a way of giving a quirkier and more thoughtful wedding gift that will have a lasting impact on the newlyweds….and many more besides?
Enter the World Vision Alternative Gift Catalogue.
Giving a gift from World Vision Ireland's Alternative Gift Catalogue gives wedding guests the chance to give a gift, in the name of the couple, to people living in poverty.
The catalogue offers a range of 23 different life changing gifts to suit every budget - a herd of goats can be bought for €95, materials can be provided for a school class for €175 or for €375 a herd of cows would provide basic daily food and an income opportunity for a family. And the region's economy benefits too because World Vision's gifts are always sourced locally.
The happy couples can also choose to hold a tailored wedding list with the World Vision Alternative Gift Catalogue. They can create their own unique and inspiring Alternative Wedding Gift list, with a personal welcome page.
Ed and Katy Perret, who decided to use the catalogue as part of their list, said: “We felt that as we already have so much, we wanted to use the Alternative Gift Catalogue as part of our wedding list to help change the life of a family or child overseas who don't even have the basics in life. Our guests thought it was a fantastic and unique idea - and are sure to use the catalogue for gifts again!”
One very innovative recently married couple even decided to buy a small gift from the catalogue in the name of each of their guests instead of wedding favours. (How can a tiny box of three sweets cost €3 a head? €5 would buy 2 apple trees for a family in Uganda. Food for thought indeed.)
Full catalogue details are available on www.worldvision.ieor by calling 1850 366 283
Two apple trees - €5
A truly healthy choice! This fruitful gift will give a family in Uganda a regular crop of apples, giving a giant boost to their diet and health. They'll also be able to sell apples at their local market.
Immunise a child - €17
This gift will literally save a young life. It protects a child against the six childhood killer diseases - diphtheria, whopping cough, measles, polio, tentanus and tuberculosis.
A herd of goats - €95
Give a family in Swaziland milk, a business and an unlimited supply of fertilizer….by giving them a herd of goats! We'll provide the training and support they need to climb out of poverty. A fun gift with a serious purpose.
Materials for a school class - €175
Education is a powerful way to escape from poverty. This kit is a real gift of hope - it gives a class of 25 children in a Tanzanian school everything they need for their lessons. It includes text books, exercise books, pens and pencils.
Click on www.worldvision.ieor call 1850 366 283 to purchase any of these gifts or for full catalogue details