It is more blessed to give rather than receive’ (Acts 20:35).  

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus during the season of Advent we reflect on the compassion he showed during his lifetime, to those who suffered most.   Trócaire’s Global Gifts provide a meaningful alternative to conventional Christmas presents and are a way to show love to those most in need in our world today.

Helen Aryamo from Uganda has suffered incredible horror, but a goat from a generous person in Ireland is helping her rebuild her life. Helen was forced from her home by violence in her village. Her six children were stolen from her by militias and only her daughter escaped. By selling the goat’s milk and offspring Helen can afford to provide for her family and get medication when they need it.

Trócaire offers a range of ethical Christmas gifts that people can purchase for friends and family, which the organisation distributes to poor and vulnerable families and communities in the developing world.

Since the overseas development agency first began offering its ethical Christmas gifts a decade ago, people in Ireland have bought over 600,000 gifts that have changed the lives of over a million people living in some of the world’s poorest countries.

You can help spread this message of love and hope to your parishioners.  Make contact with Trócaire and get Global Gift information including posters, brochures and cards to sell.  Call 1850 408 408 (ROI) and 028 9080 8030 (NI) or log onto www.trocaire.org/globalgift

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