Land degradation intensifies agricultural economic losses, disorganizes local and regional food markets, and causes social and political instability. To combat it there is an increasing push towards sustainable agriculture - the ability of a farm to produce food indefinitely, without causing irreversible damage to ecosystem health. And now there are lots of creative ways you can help support this work from giving a can of worms to a Bolivian farmer through to helping create a farming conservation plot in Zimbabwe.
Many people now prefer to sponsor an animal in addition to – or rather than – having their own pet. Sponsoring an animal has many benefits – both to the person who is taking out the sponsorship or adoption not to mention the organisation and the animal being sponsored.
The education of African children is key to future economic growth and lasting democracy, leading to greater stability and improved standards of living. Currently however education in Africa, however, is plagued by a lack of funds, teachers, textbooks, and equipment.
The importance of education for poor countries cannot be under estimated. Development and relief agencies are all united about this, and are devoted to improving access to quality education for the world’s poorest people. The main agencies all have educational charity gifts that make it quick and easy to support their vital work.
African children are not just the present but the future of the continent. Their education is key to future economic growth and lasting democracy, leading to greater stability and improved standards of living.
You never forget a god teacher, so why not help train one in the developing world throgh CAFOD as a gift which will last a lifetime? You can do it here
If your thinking about going shopping for the ideal gift but can't make up your mind, then why not give a whole shop? You can do it through Cafod World Gifts
'Water' great gift! Ok, it's a bad pun, but you can now give the gift of water - quite literally. Giving a special charity gift is a great way to celebrate a friend or loved one's birthday or anniversary, Christmas or valentines day – and show that you really care (in more ways that one) without giving unwanted clutter.
Giving a goat is a great way to celebrate a friend or loved one's birthday or anniversary, Christmas or Valentines Day – and show that you really care (in more ways that one) without giving unwanted clutter.