The Best Charitable Gifts

Clean water is one of the best charitable gifts you can give.

Charitable gifts are a generous way of giving to those who are truly in need. Instead of spending money on an unnecessary present, give a charitable gift, and make a difference in the lives of the less-fortunate. There are a wealth of nongovernmental organizations, nonprofit organization and charities to choose from to give charitable gifts.

Livestock

Certain charitable organizations allow you to purchase livestock for a poor community or family. Chickens, sheep or goats all make wonderful gifts for families in need. Livestock help provide a family or community with basic food commodities, such as milk, eggs, cheese and butter. Providing people with basic nourishment helps fight disease and malnutrition. Making a one-time purchase of a farm animal is a gift that continues to give to those who are less-fortunate.

Water Purifier

Giving the gift of clean water to a family or community is one of the best and most basic charitable gifts to give. Clean water is the foundation for good health. Throughout the world, people suffer from disease and illness as a result of unclean water. Giving a water purifier, water filter or purification tablets gives people the priceless gift of clean water.

Medical Supplies

Basic medical supplies and first-aid kits are an ideal charitable gift. Clean needles, gauze, adhesive bandages and disinfecting wipes are all essential for disease and infection prevention. In poor communities around the world, these basic supplies can make a significant difference in public health. Donating medical supplies is a charitable gift that can help save lives and promote sanitation.

Environmental

With a growing concern over the condition of our planet, an environmentally friendly charitable gift is one of the best gifts to give. Donate to charities to plant trees, clean lakes, adopt a sea creature or preserve an acre of rainforest. All of these gifts are essential to maintaining a greener planet and helping the environment. By giving an environmental charitable gift, you are doing your part to conserve the Earth for future generations.

References

• Oxfam America Unwrapped: Unique Charitable Gifts that Do Good
• The Daily Green: 20+ Ways to Give Without Giving "Stuff"

Resources

• Oxfam America Unwrapped: All Our Unique Gifts
• Charity: Water: Give Water