Skidmore Vox's Feminist Holiday Gift Guide Dec 2014 | Page 8

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Gifts that Keep Giving

Instead of giving people more "things" for the holidays, consider giving the gift of helping someone in need. Check out these two organizations that offer great alternatives to regular holiday gifts.

The International Rescue Committee provides resources such as healthcare services and education to people in need across globe. You can find gift options at a variety of price points such as- $24 to help a mother have a safe delivery or $58 to pay one year of school tution for a child.

http://gifts.rescue.org/

Kiva is a microfinance organization that lends $25 microloans to individuals accross the global. The loans can support education, independent buissness, health services, and more. What's even better is that when the loan is repaid you can give the loan to a different individual and keep helping more people.

http://www.kiva.org/home