Many families find it hard to make ends meet. They often have skills, but no means of buying the tools they need to secure work. This gift helps them improve their income by providing them the tools they need to help them become self-sufficient.

This isn't just any pig - it is a pig that provides the opportunity to develop skills in animal farming, gain an income and have access to essential food.

Providing warm clothing boots and firewood or fuel to heat the home. This helps to ensure those living in poverty will be able to survive the bitterly cold winters of Eastern Europe.

We know that each family is different, big and small, young and old. Our wonderful field staff take time to pick gifts for each family with their circumstances in mind.

For families with little land to grow food or raise livestock, chickens are the best solution. They provide protein, especially for children and don’t require much space. Just one hen can lay 200 eggs a year! As Viorel says: "It's all about the chickens - they provide enough eggs for the whole community, it's amazing!" 

There is nothing quite like the beaming smile our team receives when a child is given their very own Christmas gift - especially when it is from their sponsor!

Each item in your child’s christmas gift will be specially chosen with their age and gender in mind.