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Gifts of Hope Gift Catalog

The average Growing Hope Globally funded program costs just $11 per person per year and lasts for 5 years.  For just $55, you can help one person find lasting solutions to hunger! In recognition of this information, all gift costs are multiples of $11.

Lasting Solutions to Hunger
The items in this section support the overall work of Growing Hope Globally

Lasting Solutions to Hunger for One Person

One person will be able to participate in an agricultural development program, giving them the training and tools they need so that they can grow enough food to provide for themselves.
 

Lasting Solutions to Hunger for One Family

One family will be able to participate in an agricultural development program, giving them the training and tools they need so that they can grow enough food to provide for themselves.
 

Lasting Solutions to Hunger for One Community

One community will be able to participate in an agricultural development program, giving them the training and tools they need so that they can grow enough food to provide for themselves.
 

Animal Husbandry

Chicken or Duck

Chickens and ducks are an ideal source of protein. Both meat and eggs help improve a family's dietary diversity.
 
Beehive

Beehive

Apiculture is a great addition to other farming systems as the bees provide pollination services. Beekeepers can earn a good income by selling honey.
 
Small Animal Starter Pack - Rabbits

Small Animal Starter Pack

Small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs are a good protein option where refrigeration is not available since the meat can be consumed by a family in a single day. They also reproduce quickly, providing a regular source of meat and income.
 
Sheep or Goat

Sheep or Goat

Sheep and Goats provid the 4 M's: Meat, Milk, Money and Manure. The first three contribute to a diversified diet and manure is a useful fertilizer for crops, reducing input costs.
 
Pig

Pig

Pigs can be a good money maker for families who need cash for school fees or household costs. Many farmers raise pigs to sell for special occasions when pork is in high demand and the price is high.
 

Cow or Camel

Large animals like cattle or camels provide milk, and they can also be useful for transportation or field work.
 

Fish Farming Starter Kit

Aquaculture works well as part of an integrated farming system, or in areas where land is scarce and ponds are readily available. Fish protein is great for family use or as a source of income.
 

Veterinary Training Course

In some areas, veterinarians are few and far between, but by training village veterinary technicians to give vaccines, and identify and treat common diseases, animal health is greatly improved.
 

Community Savings & Loans

Savings Group Starter Kit

When a new Community Savings and Loans group is started, participants receive training from program staff on how to keep records and establish their group rules and procedures. In some cases, literacy and numeracy training may also be required. They also need a cash lock box and cash book to keep records. The long-term impact of these groups on the community is incredible as theya re able to reinvest their funds locally rather than paying high interest to outside moneylenders.
 

Creation Care

Tree Seedling

Tree Seedling

Some agricultural development programs establish local tree nurseries to encourage participants to plant trees in deforested areas, or use them as part of a terracing system to prevent soil erosion.
 
Seeds

Seeds

Giving farmers access to quality seeds is an important way to improve yields. Some agricultural development programs include training on seed saving or community seed exchanges. Others prioritize seed storage.
 

Ecostove

Usig ecostoves for cooking reduces the amount of firewood needed and helps to prevent deforestation. Some agricultural development programs promote biodigesters as an environmentally friendly fuel source.
 

Eco-Friendly Agriculture Training

Sustainable agriculture begins with training on methods that are appropriate for the local context. Training often involves demonstration, since seeing is believing. Topics might include composting, producing natural pesticides, Conservation Agriculture, the System of Rice Intensification, Sloping Agricultural Land Technology and others.
 

Empowering Women

Mother and Daughter

Maternal & Child Health Training

The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to age 2, is a critical time for development. Help a mother learn about good nutrition and health practices so she and her children can flourish. Some communities also offer child growth monitoring to ensure that children are growing appropriately.
 

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Water Filter

Water filters are one method of providing clean drinking water right in the home and helping families prevent waterborne illness.
 

Latrine

Access to toilets prevents diseases that spread through open defecation. When people aren't sick, they can process the calories they consume and have energy to work and provide for their families.
 

Community Water System

Piping water directly into a community or even directly into individual homes saves thousands of hours of walking in search of this precious resource.
 

Gifts made through this catalog will be distributed among Growing Hope Globally's agricultural development programs with an emphasis in that area. Prices for each item are giving suggestions, not the actual cost of these items.  Gifts will be used for the intended purpose where possible, but if a particular area is overfunded, gifts may be redirected to a similar purpose at Growing Hope Globally's discretion.

Giving through this catalog does not mean that a particular item is actually being purchased, but rather that a community is benefitting from this type of activity. The specific items included here are simply representations of some of the activities taking place in the programs Growing Hope Globally supports. Many programs provide training and tools while implementation is carried out  using local labor and resources. This approach leads to local ownership and sustainable development.

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