Charity Christmas gifts from charities such as Oxfam, World Vision and Christian Aid are proving to be a great solution for yuletide shoppers, looking for something meaningful to give their friends or family.

A trip to the dentist, a latrine and a night in a malnutrition ward. Sound like the world’s worst Christmas presents? Not according to figures released today by Present Aid, the ethical gift shop for charity Christian Aid.

It may not be a swish racer but a bike like this from Christian Aid really helps the people of Malawi. In a land where cars are very rare, a bike is essential in helping the HIV workers of the Likulezi project reach those living in outlying areas. Visit Christian Aid's Present Aid site here

Christmas shoppers are being urged to be life savers this Christmas by purchasing a simple baby birthing kit - just one of 42 gifts available from the Christmas 07 Present Aid virtual gift catalogue from Christian Aid.

Christian charity World Vision has launched its new Alternative Gift Catalogue for Christmas 2006 with 35 new and inspiring ethical gifts added to its range.