ALL GIFTS

We all know that hand-washing is an important way to stay healthy and control the spread of disease, including COVID-19. But in many communities, critical supplies such as soap, bleach and even water are scarce. A hygiene kit provides sanitation supplies and education for households, schools, clinics and other public spaces. It’s a simple yet powerful way to protect our most vulnerable neighbors and save lives.

Health care and other essential program staff on the front line of this pandemic are in dire need of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks, gloves and disinfectant as they put themselves at risk to serve others.

Foods high in protein and vitamins help keep tummies full and immune systems strong. Your support shows children who have lost one or both parents that someone cares.

This little piggy couldn’t be a bigger lifesaver. This gift is a source of natural fertilizer that helps crops grow tall and strong, and can also be sold at the market for extra income when it's needed.

More than 4,000 children die each day from preventable diseases like measles, polio, tetanus and tuberculosis. Immunizing a child is one of the best ways to ensure that a child stays healthy — and a family stays free from medical costs.

When safe drinking water isn’t available, a simple ceramic water filter is a lifesaver. Capable of purifying water without electricity or chemicals, a water filter is a reliable way to provide safe water when it’s needed most.

Worldwide, girls are far less likely than boys to be enrolled in school. When you educate a girl, you help open a world of opportunity for her future and the future of her family and community.

Goats can go where other animals can’t, surviving in some of the world’s most challenging terrain. Goat's milk provides nutrition for children and their families, and goats are quick to reproduce — which means a family can pass this life-saving gift onto others.

Lutherans are known for their active role in the lives of refugees. While refugee camps shelter people who have fled their homes due to war and violence, food supplies are critical to helping families stay healthy after a long, dangerous journey to safety.

One dairy cow can produce a few gallons of calcium-packed milk each day. A family can receive the nutrition they need and also start a small business selling extra milk, cheese and more. With food, funds and fertilizer, the gift of a cow has got it all.

Give your neighbor a fish, and they’ll eat for a day. Give your neighbors a community fish farm, and they’ll eat for a lifetime. A fish farm begins with a pond, training and a few fast-growing fish.

Help a new gardener grow! With new tools, seeds and agricultural training, family can start their own small garden, improve their daily nutrition and increase their earning power.