As the festive season fast approaches, while there’s plenty to look forward to – long summer days by the beach, time off work, creating magical memories with children – it can also be an overwhelming time. The lead-up to Christmas often features busy work schedules, hours spent in the kitchen preparing festive treats, and of course the seemingly endless gift lists.
Shopping ethically this season
With the cost of living soaring and many Aussies feeling the pinch, there’s already added stress on the family budget, so the cost of buying Christmas gifts can be overwhelming.
Then there’s the additional pressure of shopping ethically. More of us want to make wise consumer choices that aren’t just adding to landfill or contributing to slave labour, but sometimes making those decisions at the busiest time of year seems all too much.
But there are great, simple alternatives to buying the latest fad items to hit the chain stores or just another pair of [unwanted] socks and jocks.
This year there are more second-hand clothing stores and markets popping up, offering an affordable, environmentally friendly way to buy quality, pre-loved items that fit the budget.
The gift of an experience is always a winner, as are homemade items like arts and craft or delicious home-cooked treats.
Give a gift that gives back
But if you want to give a gift that gives back, we have a range of gifts that provide hope, spread joy and embrace the spirit of Christmas.
Our Gifts for Peace catalogue offers a range of gift ideas that provide essential support for people who’ve had to flee their homes in search of safety from conflict or disaster.
So instead of another box of chocolates for the uncle you almost forgot, a bottle of wine for the teacher, or the work secret Santa present, you can give a meaningful gift that is truly life changing.
With options ranging from $15 to $185, you can transform the life of someone living with a disability in Zimbabwe with the gift of chickens, or you can help a farmer in Indonesia learn how to grow food for their family and protect their future through climate-resilient farming.
There are hygiene kits for families in Gaza, medical care for mums and bubs in India, and food for a family in Jordan for two weeks.
Make this Christmas truly special by ordering your Gift for Peace.
The entire range of gifts can be viewed and purchased online, and all gifts come with a choice of E-cards.
Act for Peace this Christmas
Invite your friends, family and loved ones to be part of something greater this holiday season by giving them a gift that empowers people to regain the peace that comes with having a safe place to belong.
Your gifts provide essential support to people who’ve had to flee their homes in search of safety, leaving them without a place to call home.
Your gifts are invested in life-changing support and programs that help empower people displaced by conflict and disaster around the world, to find safety in exile and rebuild their lives.
Your support brings the peace that comes with having a safe place to belong, to those who need it most.
To give Peace this Christmas visit gifts.actforpeace.org.au
Together in caring for humankind we’re acting for peace in the world.
