Mum
Alternative gifts which appeal to the mums, caring and thoughtful.
| Item | Cost | |
 | 8 text books  Help the education of children (and their teachers) around the world with a book or two so that they can start to help themselves. | £8.00 |
 | Toys for Children  Play is important for young children, and not just for fun. It's a great way to develop concentration, creativity and vital skills like speech. The toys will be given to children living with chronically ill family members and used in toy libraries for children with disabilities. In many countries children with disabilities do not have an opportunity to mix with other children or attend school. | £10.00 |
 | A trip for a child in the UK Some young people in the UK don't have the opportunity to do things other children their age take for granted. This might be because they've come from deprived areas, have responsibilities at home or have just arrived in the UK after fleeing conflict in their own countries. You could pay for a young person to do an activity like rafting, mountain biking or a night out at the cinema. | £15.00 |
 | Train a teacher Thousands of children around the world can’t wait to start learning all they need is a teacher. You can make their dreams a reality by helping to train more teachers and give them the support they need to do an even better job and inspire even more children. | £24.00 |
 | Working wonder women A must for the female high flyer in your life the chance to help women start their own small businesses. From book keeping to basket weaving, watch women work their way out of poverty . We'll help groups learn how to start, market and manage their businesses, so they can make the most of their skills, to earn a decent living. | £25.00 |
 | Safe water for 50 people More than 25,000 people die every day because of water-borne disease. With water filters, tap stands and tanks we can supply water to people each day. | £36.00 |
 | Build a Toilet Toilets can be a bit like buses. There’s never one around when you need one. But buy one of these gifts and we’ll make sure that schoolchildren and people in emergency situations are never far away from a clean, hygienic toilet. We provide the tools, the training, the labour – everything people need to build their own disease stopping convenience. | £50.00 |
 | Eco Warrior Champion a change maker! This gift supports the work of eco-experts who raise awareness of environmental issues like climate change and forest management, and campaign to put them on the political agenda at home and abroad. | £55.00 |
 | 15 Text books Help the education of children (and their teachers) around the world with a library of 15 books so that they can start to help themselves. | £60.00 |
 | Safe haven for women All too often, women who are able to escape a violent home situation are left with nowhere safe to go. But, by funding these centres, you'll be helping to provide them with a roof over their heads and the support they need to get back on their feet. So they’ll always be safe and sound. | £78.00 |
 | Support a farmer in the fight against poverty This gift will buy land for a woman to farm, and provide her, her family and her community with an income from the land. | £95.00 |
 | Stock a school library It's so much easier to learn when you’re sitting down in a proper classroom with the right books. | £300.00 |
The alternative gift links on this page connect to Oxfam Reg. charity No 202918, World Vision Registered Charity no. 285908, Save the Children charity No 213890 or Christian Aid, registered charity no 1105851