Living Gifts


Living Gifts support the work of Quaker Service Australia partners in India, Cambodia, Uganda and Indigenous Australia. Simply choose one or more of the gifts below, and then download and print our order form. Send your order to us. For every gift that you select, we will send a card for you to write your message on. You can then give the card to the friend, colleague or family member that you wish to make the gift on behalf of. Please order by early December if you wish to receive the cards before Christmas. Download the  ORDER  FORM here and browse the catalogue below.

 

Living Gifts Catalogue 

 

1. Protective gloves for cane cutters $15 

Cutting rattan cane for weaving is a painful process because of its sharp thorns. The elbow length gloves will provide some much needed protection.

 

2. Library Books for Timor-Leste - $25    

Biblioteka Ermera is the name of a project building the capacity of staff to run a community orientated library, to improve literacy and access information in the community. Books written in the local language will greatly assist with this project.

3. Pig for School Garden $30                           

School gardens in Uganda will be given pigs of a local breed to provide manure for their vegetable garden and eventually provide income generating possibilities through sale of produce to buy additional school equipment and resources.

 

4. Environmental Education $55                        

An innovative children's environmental education program in India will include reading circles, a children's parliament, summer camp and eco-awards. This program is free of charge for all children.

 


 

5. Cultural Tutors $55                                


Women elders in Australia's remote communities are teaching their culture to the next generation. $55 will provide payment for one Tutor at a culture class or event.

6. Sewing Machines in India $55                   

This gift of a sewing machine will assist women's self-help groups in India to run tailoring classes which train women to prepare a range of clothing for the family and make a small income.

 

7. Mushroom Kit $75

Farmers in Cambodia who do not have access to vast amounts of land on which to graze animals and grow extensive crops have requested equipment and training in order to grow mushrooms.

8 . Support where it is most  needed                 

If you can't decide or would prefer for your gift to make the greatest impact, then this is the card for you. You can choose the donation amount, and know that the money will be put to the best possible use.

9. In Memory Card                                      

Some of you have requested a Living Gift card in memory of a loved one. When you select this simple card, you can choose the donation amount to be made to QSA in lieu of flowers.

10.Water Tank $110 - contribution 

School gardens in Uganda are now requesting water tanks to be built within easy access of their garden. Each tank costs $800. A contribution of $110 is requested.

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