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A New Chapter in Holiday Giving

This year marks a significant milestone for World Vision, a renowned Christian humanitarian organization celebrated for its impactful charitable efforts. The organization is proudly unveiling its 2025 Christmas Gift Catalog, commemorating 30 years of transformative holiday giving. For three decades, World Vision has redefined the concept of giving during the festive season, turning gift-giving into an art that not only brings joy but also facilitates substantial changes in the lives of children and families across the globe.

The Gift Catalog has become a cherished tradition, providing customers with hundreds of life-changing gift options. These gifts enable families to celebrate Christmas meaningfully while also fostering lessons of generosity among children. The question often arises during gift-giving season: "What do I buy for someone who has everything?" World Vision's catalog answers this by offering a selection of gifts that serve a dual purpose: to honor loved ones and to aid those in need.

In addition to its 30-year celebration, 2025 is also significant as it marks World Vision’s 75th anniversary. This underscores its enduring commitment to strive for a world free of poverty and injustices, particularly for vulnerable children in communities where conditions are often untenable.

The Gift Catalog not only showcases various impactful gifts but also features handcrafted products from fair-trade artisans in underprivileged regions. Noteworthy celebrity partners have lent their support to highlight a range of unique items, each crafted with care and designed to make a difference. Celebrities involved include:

• - Melissa Joan Hart, a supporter since 2018, introduces the 2025 signature ornament crafted from brass by Kenyan artisans, symbolizing the light of Christ. This beautiful ornament is a perfect accent for holiday trees.
• - Erica Campbell, a talented gospel artist, presents the "Firmly Rooted" phone stand, constructed from cypress wood by artisans in Kenya.
• - New additions like Tammy Franklin feature the "Embrace" wraparound ring made by artisans in India.
• - Tayshia Adams collaborates on the "Gathering Goodness" sisal bag, crafted from natural fibers by skilled artisans in rural Kenya.
• - Actors like Sal Stowers and Kristoffer Polaha also highlight remarkable items made by talented artisans in India, promoting the work and craft they propagate through their partnership.

Melissa Joan Hart articulately sums up the ethos behind the catalog: "Reflecting on the season's uncertainties, we are reminded that holiday giving transcends tradition; it’s a lifeline for those facing extreme challenges, fueled by Jesus' love. The Christmas Gift Catalog empowers donors to be vessels of hope and compassion, ensuring support for essential services like clean water, healthcare, and education." This catalog encourages individuals to contribute to long-term solutions for the impoverished, thus fostering meaningful connections between donors and recipients.

Beyond unique handcrafted items, donors also have the opportunity to provide foundational essentials such as healthcare, clean water access, livestock, economic tools, and education resources that contribute to sustainable uplifting efforts. These gifts help lay the groundwork for a better future year after year, leaving lasting impressions on everyone involved in this cycle of generosity.

The launch of the 2025 Christmas Gift Catalog coincides with World Vision's ambitious campaign, Everyone Needs a Believer®, designed to reach 300 million individuals by 2030 through comprehensive faith-based initiatives aiming to combat extreme poverty affecting children today.

To explore the diverse offerings and participate in creating a significant impact, individuals can visit worldvisiongifts.org or contact the organization via their hotline at 1-855-WV-GIFTS (1-855-984-4387). Orders must be placed by December 10 to ensure that these handcrafted gifts arrive by Christmas. As a comprehensive organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and injustice, World Vision exemplifies a commitment to uplifting communities regardless of religious affiliation, race, or gender. To learn more about their ongoing initiatives or to get involved, visit worldvision.org or follow World Vision USA on X @WorldVisionUSA.