What are your memories of school? Your classes? Your teachers? Your unused text books?! Most of us can look back on a decent education and are grateful for receiving one. Unfortunately not everyone gets this opportunity.

That is why last week’s International Literacy Day 2011 highlighted the importance of reading for individuals and communities all over the world. Literacy is a human right that no one should be denied, and is essential for eradicating poverty. Unfortunately many of the families that Concern Worldwide work with simply can’t afford to send their children to school.  At Concern they know how education can transform lives, which is why they work with communities on various programmes aimed at improving educational opportunities and literacy.

If you agree that everyone deserves the chance to learn to read and write, why not buy a gift to help them with their vital work? Just £10 could buy a set of text books to significantly improve a child’s education, or £66 could provide six months of training for a teacher working in the poorest communities.

These gifts will help children receive a better education for many years to come, giving them a priceless opportunity. You’ll also receive a gift card or e-card to send to your loved ones showing them the difference their gift will make.

You can help today by buying Charity Gift from Concern

Concern Gifts are simply life changing. For as little as £7 you can buy a simple, portable water filter that will help a family access safe, clean drinking water. For £23 you could help people stay warm and dry by buying blankets to support them in the aftermath of a devastating emergency.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving…

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With almost a third of their budget spent on livelihood programs in the world’s poorest countries, Concern Worldwide aim to reduce absolute poverty, and ultimately eliminate it.

By enabling poor people to -

• produce more food
• secure access to a reliable food supply
• reduce their vulnerability to droughts
• improve their access to water

there is a strong chance that those participating in the programs can break free from the cycle of poverty. By also ensuring better access to tools, seeds, knowledge, and training, people can learn to become more self sufficient and produce more food through more productive agriculture and livestock rearing.

You can support this livelihood program by purchasing a charity gift from the great selection of virtual presents available from Concern Worldwide. Without your help, none of this would be possible.

You can help today by buying Charity Gift from Concern

Concern Gifts are simply life changing. For as little as £7 you can buy a simple, portable water filter that will help a family access safe, clean drinking water. For £23 you could help people stay warm and dry by buying blankets to support them in the aftermath of a devastating emergency.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving…

> > Click here to shop online with Concern Worldwide

Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world in honour of mothers and motherhood. But every day over a thousand women die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. Almost all of these happen in developing countries and most could have been prevented.

This Mother’s Day get your mum a gift with a difference. A Charity Gift can mean the difference between life and death for countless mums to be.

For a £100 Concern Worldwide can provide a local birth attendant with 20 days training. She’ll learn about health, hygiene and safer birth practices meaning more mothers and babies will live to celebrate their own Mother’s Day

But your mum won’t miss out! Concern will send you a special gift card to give to your mum telling her all about this life saving present. So visit Concern Worldwide today for a special gift that celebrates mums around the world.

> > Click here to purchase a Concern Worldwide gift

Other great charity gifts

Concern Worldwide helps thousands of people every year and was started in Ireland back in 1968 working in Africa. Back then it was known as Africa concern and was established in the home of Kay and John O’Loughlin Kennedy on 19 March 1968.

In the 40 years since it was started the organisation now operates in 25 of the world’s poorest nations, helping some of the most vulnerable people by working to eradicate poverty and suffering. Concern Worldwide works with the people it tries to help by enabling them to improve their lives. The organisation shares its experience and knowledge with decision makers at the local, national and international level, as it seeks to mitigate extreme poverty.

Over 40 years Concern Worldwide has achieved much, however with an estimated 1.3 billion people still living in extreme poverty a lot remains to be done.

You can help today by buying Charity Gift from Concern

Concern Gifts are simply life changing For as little as £7 you can buy a simple, portable water filter that will help a family access safe, clean drinking water. For £23 you could help people stay warm and dry by buying blankets to support them in the aftermath of a devastating emergency.

It’s the gift that keeps on giving…

> > Click here to shop online with Concern Worldwide

• For keen gardeners we’ve got Vegetable Packs at £33 which could give an HIV sufferer in Zambia the tools they need to grow nutritious and delicious vegetables to eat and sell.

• For budding sports stars, how about Sports Equipment for just £9? Playing sport does so much for kids living in the developing world – with our help they can keep fit, learn new skills and meet new people.

• And for those who like to snuggle up on the sofa and keep warm this winter, how about our Blankets at £23 which are a real life-line to those made homeless after an emergency?

For over 40 years Concern has been transforming the lives of the world’s poor and so whatever charity gift you buy this Christmas, you can rest assured that it will make a real and lasting difference to people living in extreme poverty.

> > Click here to order a Concern Gift

A great example of the work Concern Worldwide provide is in Chimatasha and its surrounding villages in Malawi, where they have helped a group of over 30 people dig a pond and stock it with fish. The fish are easy to maintain and breed very quickly to help provide a sustainable source of food. Plus excess fish can be sold to pay for essential items such as school uniforms, medicine and food.

You can help continue Concern’s life changing work with a charity gift, starting from as little as £7. There’s a wide range to chose from so there’s sure to be something for every taste and budget, plus each one comes with a colourful gift card to personalise.

Plus if you’ve been a bit forgetful, you can still order online and send e-cards right up to 25th December 2010, so you won’t have to eat your Christmas dinner in the dog house! And remember…

‘Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime’

How you can help Concern Worldwide

By purchasing a Concern Gift online today you can help people across the glob less fortunate than yourself, whether they are struggling with a food crisis in or other emergencies around the world. There’s items to suit every taste and budget including -

• Plumpy Nut sachets to treat childhood malnutrition at £16
• Vegetable packs containing seeds and tools for £28
• School supplies for £21

Each charity gift will make a last and real difference to the lives of people living in poverty around the world. Do something amazing today and buy a Concern Gift!

> > Click here to order a Concern Gift

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Sports Equipment from Concern Worldwide from just £9

This awesome Christmas Charity Gift is the perfect present to teach children new skills and to keep fit, a bit like the Aussies chasing one of Kevin Pietersen’s record breaking 213 runs in Adelaide (31 fours!).

The recipient of this gift will also receive -

• A personalised card
• An e-card which shows the gift you have purchased
• A selection of gift ideas to suit all budgets
• An original and unique present idea
• A gift that keeps on giving

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One of our favourite charity gifts is the cute rabbits which are a bargain at just £10. Rabbits are the ideal gift for that pet lover in your life, and they are also the perfect item for a poor farmer in Malawi as they just love to breed! Two rabbits can quickly multiply with their off-spring being sold to help pay for essentials such as school fees, medicine and food.

Stefano Amos is a farmer and lives in Malawi where he provides for his wife, their five children and three young relatives.  Life was really tough for him before he received two rabbits from Concern.

As he remembers -

it wasn’t always easy to buy basics such as soap and clothes. Food was scarce. Everything simply got better as soon as the rabbits arrived. Having these animals has completely changed our economic situation.

Whatever Concern Gift you buy this Christmas, you can be sure that it will make a lasting and real difference to life of people life Stefano. And every Concern Gift comes with a colourful gift card for you to personalise and send to the recipient.

But do hurry! Take advantage of our free postage and packing and order before Friday 10^th December 2010 in order to receive your gift cards in time for Christmas. If you miss that deadline, don’t worry – you can still order online and send e-cards right up until Christmas Day on  25^th December!

Have a very ‘Hoppy’ Christmas from Concern Worldwide!

How you can help Concern Worldwide

By purchasing a Concern Gift online today you can help people across the glob less fortunate than yourself, whether they are struggling with a food crisis in or other emergencies around the world. There’s items to suit every taste and budget including -

• Plumpy Nut sachets to treat childhood malnutrition at £16
• Vegetable packs containing seeds and tools for £28
• School supplies for £21

Each charity gift will make a last and real difference to the lives of people living in poverty around the world. Do something amazing today and buy a Concern Gift!

> > Click here to order a Concern Gift

All you need to do it prepare some culinary delights and then sell them to your friends, family or colleagues to help raise funds for Concern’s work within communities living in extreme poverty. It’s free to register, and when you do you will also receive a free fundraising pack and also a great selection of free recipes to get you started. It’s completely up to you watch you charge for your baked treats, though I wouldn’t go overboard if your scones come out like cricket balls!

In the past 12 months Concern has helped over 9 million people living in poverty thanks to the work of their supporters and their fantastic donations and charity work. If you think you would like to take part in ‘Bake a Difference’ week, simply click on the link below to register today for free.

> > Click here to register for Bake a Difference

How you can help Concern worldwide

By purchasing a Concern Gift online today you can help Concern be there for the people affected by the food crisis in Niger and other emergencies around the world. We’ve got items to suit every taste and budget including -

• Plumpy Nut sachets to treat childhood malnutrition at £16
• Vegetable packs containing seeds and tools for £28
• School supplies for £21

Each charity gift will make a last and real difference to the lives of people living in poverty around the world. Do something amazing today and buy a Concern Gift!

> > Click here to order a Concern Gift

Other great charity gifts

Concern Worldwide offer a great range of quirky and ethical gifts that are perfect for teachers of every age group. Each charity gift comes with a specially designed greeting card that can be personalised for the recipient, with every purchase from the ‘School Days’ section helping to fund Concern’s education projects around the world. Choose from -

• £7 could buy a water filter to provide clean, disease-free water so children can concentrate on going to school rather than collecting water.
• £21 could buy pens, pencils and other essential school items for ten school children.
• £63 could provide a teacher with training to improve their teaching methods to give children the best chance in life.

Concern Worldwide believe that education is the key to ending poverty which is why they run a variety of education projects in some of the world’s poorest communities. For example, in Kenya, Concern provide grants to local primary schools to improve buildings and help ensure children have a safe, secure place to learn. Whilst in Bangladesh, Concern work with school boards to ensure that the poorest children receive special attention in school to improve their performance.

By providing children with an education, they are being equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to break the grinding cycle of poverty.  So why not purchase a gift for your favourite teacher today…

and help children living in extreme poverty around the world receive the education they need for a better life.

> > Click here to purchase a Concern Worldwide gift

Other great charity gifts