Planning to give a perfect gift to someone you love? Try a green gift. It not only allows you to show your love, but also in making this world a better place to live in. Now you can do so with much ease as there are various organizations that can allow you to be a part of a number of philanthropic activities across the globe. Your gifts can be intangible in form like indulging in symbolic adoptions, donations and various other events. Moreover, if it is your desire to get a tangible gift you still have the option of choosing from among a vast array of videos, pictures, apparels and books that support the cause of making this world a better place to live in. Five such charitable nonprofit organizations are listed here just for you.
1. Architecture for humanity
This charitable organization seeks to provide architectural solutions for places in crisis. It was established in 1999 by Kate Stohr and Cameron Sinclair to provide refuge and shelter for Kosovo refugees. Even at present, there are a number of projects that are being carried out by this organization. These include building schools in Haiti and West Africa, rebuilding in areas devastated by cyclones and Tsunami and many more. Now you can also contribute in this noble cause by actively participating in support of the organization. Your contribution could be as little as $50 or as much as you wish it to be, but you can be rest assured that your hard earned money would be well spent in helping those who are really in need.
2. Charity: Water
More often than not you tend to take clean and pure drinking water for granted, many of you might even be surprised to know that more than a billion people in this very world have a very limited access to safe drinking water. The Charity Water organization has a presence in over 19 countries and now you can also be a part of this crusade to bring drinking water within reach of those who do not have this luxury. There are many ways in which you can contribute toward this noble goal. You can sponsor a water project (if you have resources) in your or your family’s name, but if you do not have the required financial backing, even then you can start your contributions from as little as $20 to help at least one person gain access to clean drinking water.
3. Heifer International
It is never too late to gift anyone a ray of hope for a better life and future. Heifer International is an organization that allows you to do exactly that by utilizing the donations received by them to provide poor rural people across the world with domestic animals that not only help them have a consistent earning, but also become a source of food. Gifting an animal to someone might not be what you would have in mind as an ideal gift but remember it could not only save someone’s life, but also help in making it better. You can be a part of this social cause by contributing as little as $10.
4. Global green
If you wish to live in a healthier and greener world, you can become a partner in this unique campaign for a cleaner and greener world. Global green has started with the task of creating a lush green New Orleans and with your help soon would start global efforts for creating a greener world and ultimately work for the cause of creating a world without any WMD’s (Weapons of Mass Destruction). It may be a huge task, but your contribution (of as little as $1) can soon see it materialize into reality.
5. Sailors for the sea
It is an organization that has dedicated itself toward making the sailors and their families more aware of keeping the oceans safe and clean. It teaches the sailors the benefits and methods of conservation of the marine resources and prevents their wastage. If you are one of those who love the seas and wish to brave the waters in this foul weather and create a cleaner and better marine environment then you can become a part of this organization by making a contribution of as little as $20.
