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Special varieties of fruit trees are known to thrive in the driest of conditions. These low-maintenance trees are an investment in the community that can span generations, protecting the soil from erosion and providing nutritious fruit to children and adults alike.

Women produce half the world’s food without access to the same resources as their male counterparts. With an opportunity to attend farmers’ field school, women learn the latest advancements in agriculture and help nourish their families and communities.

Start with a shared plot of land and good soil, add drought-resistant seeds and top it off with tools and training. The result? Plenty of tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, beans, cassava and other vegetables to go around.

Help a family spread their wings. When chicks grow up to become chickens, their eggs not only provide an ongoing supply of protein-rich meals — they can also help start a small business and generate a steady source of income.

Support farmers and healthy honeybee colonies with this buzz-worthy gift. Honeybees provide honey to eat, beeswax that allows a farmer to start a small business selling their products, and a boost to crop growth by pollinating plants everywhere they go.

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.

Share the message of God’s love. Support fast-growing Lutheran churches with Bibles — sometimes in brand-new translations — and support God's people around the world as they study and share the word.

The future of this church relies on the next generation of leaders. Help future pastors and deacons throughout the ELCA say “yes” to God’s call to ministry by supporting and encouraging outstanding candidates for seminary.

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.

Many farmers around the world rely on rainwater to nourish their crops, and a lack of rainfall can make entire communities vulnerable to drought and hunger. Irrigation systems can relieve the stress of unpredictable weather for farmers and their families.

A simple water well or other water point can help as many as 500 families gain access to clean, safe water.

Getting a child to the clinic when she or he feels sick or needs a checkup is critical. This gift can make sure families don’t have to choose between life-saving healthcare and food for the family by covering the cost of a clinic visit and offering peace of mind.

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.

Women produce half the world’s food without access to the same resources as their male counterparts. With an opportunity to attend farmers’ field school, women learn the latest advancements in agriculture and help nourish their families and communities.

The future of this church relies on the next generation of leaders. Help future pastors and deacons throughout the ELCA say “yes” to God’s call to ministry by supporting and encouraging outstanding candidates for seminary.

The future of this church relies on the next generation of leaders. Help future pastors and deacons throughout the ELCA say “yes” to God’s call to ministry by supporting and encouraging outstanding candidates for seminary.

Food, new clothes, bedding and toiletries can be a big help to a family struggling in the aftermath of a disaster, especially when they have no place to call home. This gift helps remind a family that they haven't been forgotten.

Your unrestricted support will allow the ELCA to respond where and when needed most. With one gift, you have an opportunity to make a widespread impact, reaching far and wide to share God’s love.

Share love and warmth with a survivor in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency with the gift of a blanket — a gift that provides comfort, rest and a reminder that someone cares.

Just one week of supplies can help treat hundreds of people. Diagnostic tests, antibiotics and treatments for common illnesses are among the basic supplies every clinic needs to treat patients and save lives.

Whether people are looking for refuge from the streets or a little extra help to get by, a warm meal can go a long way. Your gifts help support soup kitchens across the country as they serve up meals to people in need.

Whether people are looking for refuge from the streets or a little extra help to get by, a warm meal can go a long way. Your gifts help support soup kitchens across the country as they serve up meals to people in need.

Food, new clothes, bedding and toiletries can be a big help to a family struggling in the aftermath of a disaster, especially when they have no place to call home. This gift helps remind a family that they haven't been forgotten.

Share love and warmth with a survivor in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency with the gift of a blanket — a gift that provides comfort, rest and a reminder that someone cares.

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.

Many women have a dream to start their own small business, but it's hard to get started. A microloan helps a woman start her business — weaving, baking or running a storefront, for example — to create a steady source of income and help her family escape poverty.