FAQ

Choosing Gifts

  1. What is the Gift Catalogue?

    It's a special compilation of gifts that aims at making a difference to communities in need. The gifts are delivered as part of integrated  projects that also include related training to help children and families in a unique way.

    When you buy a gift, you're sending a gift that supports our development work in specific category such as livelihood, water and health. For example,if you buy a gift of seeds, you're giving a donation to our livelihood projects, including training and seeds provision to families in need.

    If the funds raised from a specific gift exceeds the expected amount, the excess funds will support other items from the same category in the Gift Catalogue or World Vision's related poverty alleviation work.

    After decades of experience, World Vision has found this is the most effective way to really help a community.

  2. How do I order gifts?

    It's easy!

    1. Browse the catalogue to find the gift you like then click 'Add to Basket'.
    2. Continue shopping, or finish your selection by clicking on the 'Check Out' button.
    3. On the 'My Basket' page, you will see your full gift order you selected. You can still change the quantity of each gift at this point. Click 'Pay Now' to complete your purchase.

  3. How are prices determined for the items?
    Costs vary depending upon each context, such as the type or breed of seeds or animals, where items are bought, logistics and transportation, and other factors. According to their need, it may also include associated training that assist families and communities to make the best use of the item.
  4. Who receives the gifts?
    World Vision works with community leaders or partners to identify suitable beneficiaries.
  5. How does World Vision purchase the gifts?
    Don't worry, we are not wrapping up gifts from Hong Kong and post them overseas. Instead, we pool the donations and allocate them to fund specific projects which a community needs it most. For example, when you give a goat or farming tools, you are supporting our livelihood projects, which include the gift itself and related training, assisting the family to earn a better living. In most cases, we try to purchase the items locally. This ensures the products (for example, seeds) are well suited to the local environment. Buying locally also helps support the local economy and keeps transportation costs to a minimum.
  6. What happens if a particular gift item purchased exceeds the need?
    We will use the excess funds to support other items from the same category or World Vision’s work that need them the most.
  7. Can I still buy gifts from last year's catalogue?
    No, sorry. The gifts featured in this year's gift catalogue represent the current needs of the families and communities with whom we work.
  8. Why do other charities offer the same gifts at different prices?
    Gifts are representative of activities carried out in our community development projects. Every organisation supports their projects in different ways, and prices may vary based on project location, kinds of items, or where items are being purchased.

When You Send a Gift

  1. Can my gift go to my sponsored child or their family?
    Your gift cannot go directly to your sponsored child. It will go towards a project which community's children and families really need, such as extra school desks, teaching materials or water and sanitation facilities. Click here for Gift Catalogue Annual Report.
  2. Can I send a gift from the Gift Catalogue to my sponsored child?
    No. Because all gifts from the Gift Catalogue are arranged for families with the greatest needs in communities, therefore, the gift you buy, unfortunately, cannot be directed to a specific receiver or your sponsored child. However, you are welcome to send small gifts when writing to your sponsored child. Click here to learn more.
  3. Can I get a photo of my gift being given to the child, family or community?
    Due to the volume or scopes of gifts purchased, it's not currently possible for us to provide individual photos. However, you can find stories on how gifts are changing lives on our website. For more details, please visit 'Why It's Great' page.
  4. How does World Vision run local projects in Hong Kong?
    World Vision focus on four pillars of work, “Nutrition and Health”, “Experiential Learning and Learning Support”, “Mental Wellness” and “Living Environment”, to help grass-roots parents and their children become resilient, while allowing the children to develop both their bodies and minds to stay healthy. For more details, please visit https://www.worldvision.org.hk/en/our-work/local-ministry
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