The Gift That Gives
- Words by Peppermint
There is always someone who is impossible to buy for. Oxfam Unwrapped has one solution – buy them a pile of poo. Or maybe a buffalo, some fruit trees, a canoe or even a rice bank; there is something for every price range, and the best part is: your donation goes to those in need, you have Christmas gifts covered, and both you and your recipient feel filled with good karma. It’s a win-win situation. Both World Vision and WSPA also run similar programs this time of year, so think beyond the socks and jocks and give a gift that keeps on giving…
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