Monday 16th October 2012 is World Food Day, and what a perfect time to pick up a charity gift from Concern Worldwide. The world currently has more than enough resources to provide food for everyone in the world, yet every night millions of children in developing countries go to bed hungry. World Food Day 2012 is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of the problem of hunger, a time to end suffering, malnutrition and poverty. This years theme is –
Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world
Which is highlighting the need to develop sustainable farming solutions within the world’s poorest communities. With rocketing fuel prices alongside problems in food supply and distribution, it’s more important than ever to help families produce food for themselves.
You can help them do this by purchasing one of these charity gifts below from Concern Worldwide. Just one of these small gifts, to a family who has little, can create a source of food and income for years to come.
- This little piggy went to market? For just £8 you can send a little piggy to a family who will really appreciate it. Piglets are easy and cheap to look after, but grow to provide income and security – especially when they make lots more little piggies of their own!
- One chicken can lay up to 200 eggs a year. Imagine what 6 chickens can do! For just £13, you could provide a family with 6 bundles of joy that provide a steady food supply. By selling the surplus eggs or letting them hatch, a family can generate a much needed income.
- The gift of a cow is a gift that just keeps on giving. For a family who are living in poverty, a cow is not only a means to a steady supply of nutritious milk, it is also a valuable asset to allow farmers to make the most out of their land. When a baby calf arrives it can be given to another family or sold on to help them earn an income. So for £44 – giving a cow has never been such a good moo-ve.
By giving a Concern Worldwide charity gift, you will be making a real and lasting difference to people affected by extreme poverty and hunger. So why not give something a little bit different for World Food Day with a Concern Gift.
