the most important gift catalog in the world
i’ve spent the past couple days speaking to mothers on the topic: “how to raise justice-minded kids.” i’ve been so encouraged to see them respond to the idea and commit to intentionally raise their kids to care for issues of social justice and inequality.
at the conclusion of one of the seminars, i had a mother approach me and mention the christmas gift catalog at heifer international appropriately titled: the most important gift catalog in the world. she had thought of it as a great way to get kids involved in eradicating poverty during the christmas season. i couldn’t wait to check it out.
essentially, the program works likes this: 1) a donation is received from an outside source to purchase livestock (heifers, goats, sheep, llama, buffaloes, chickens, ducks, bees, etc.); 2) the animal is donated to a family in need; 3) the family is trained in caring for the animal; 4) the family is fed through the new gift; and 5) the family commits to “pass on” the offspring of its animal to a new family in need.
it’s a wonderful approach to addressing the crisis of global poverty and it’s a wonderful alternative gift idea for a typically materialistic holiday. instead of spending money to increase the clutter in your own home this holiday season, consider feeding the hungry instead. gifts range from $20 (chicks/ducks) to $500 (heifer).
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I love this idea.