The Latest Gifts That Give Back This year, skip the salad bowls and coffee table books and choose a gift that goes further. By Venetia Vecellio The Latest This year, skip the salad bowls and coffee table books and choose a gift that goes further. By Venetia Vecellio Previous article 10 Books To Gift This Christmas Next article 7 Gifts To Please People Who Are Impossible To Buy For We are firm believers that a great gift is a gift that makes an impact. Whether it’s funding for girls to stay in school or ending period poverty, giving back to the community is an easy way to make a big difference. Here are a selection of charities and gifts that are perfect for the holiday season. 1 CARE Australia Send a girl to school Education is one of the many keys to success, financial independence and security. Yet, not everyone is afforded the opportunity to access education. CARE Australia allows you to send a girl to school for less than $100 AUD. A small investment for a life-changing outcome. CARE Australia – Send a girl to school $75.00 2 Australian Red Cross Put food on the table Christmas is a difficult time for many Australians. With more than 3 million people in Australia living below the poverty line, being able to put food on the dinner table for your family is not always a given. For less than $90 AUD, you can provide groceries for Australians who are struggling and support to families in need. Australian Red Cross Gifts – Put food on the table $88.00 3 Australian Indigenous Education Foundation Support Indigenous students The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) provides scholarships to Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies and career support to help them make a successful transition to employment. With support programs, quality education and culturally inclusive environments, AIEF ensures Indigenous students are supported in their education. The AIEF is the official charity partner of Future Women. Donate to the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation here 4 Aminata Maternal Foundation Pay the salary of a midwife in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone has some of the highest rates of both maternal and infant mortality. Having a baby in Sierra Leone is more than 500 times more dangerous than having a child in Australia. Almost 3,000 women and 20,000 children die each year from preventable health-related issues. With the Aminata Maternal Foundation, for as little as $100AUD, you can pay the salary of a midwife to ensure women and children survive the pregnancy. Donate to the Aminata Maternal Foundation here 5 Two Good Co Support domestic violence survivors Two Good Co has provided more than 150,000 meals to women in refuges in Sydney and Melbourne. A holistic approach to feeding people, Two Good Co not only supplies meals to women and families experiencing domestic violence, but also provides work opportunities for survivors, providing financial stability and long-term job prospects. Choose to purchase a gift or donate and deliver a meal to a woman like Michelle for as little as $7.50AUD. Donate (or order from) Two Good Co here 6 Share The Dignity Provide sanitary products to women in need Share The Dignity believe that access to sanitary products is a right, not a privilege. They distribute period products to those in need and work to end period poverty in Australia. You can choose to organise a collection drive, sponsor a bag or simply donate. Share The Dignity – Sponsor a bag for $49.00 Need some more gifting options? We’ve got you covered. Here, you can find books to gift this holiday season and gifts for those who are impossible to buy for. The Best of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
