8 Valentine's Day charity gifts for everyone

Find your perfect Valentine’s gift match!

A dozen roses… or a dozen chickens? Whether you are shopping for your partner, a potential date, a friend, a crush, or even yourself, the pressure to find the perfect Valentine's gift returns every year.

Flowers wilt. Chocolates disappear. And cards are often forgotten.

If you are looking for a more meaningful Valentine’s gift this year, our Gifts for Good offer a thoughtful alternative. These charity gifts not only delight your loved ones but also help support children and families in need around the world.

Each Gift for Good can be personalised with a customisable card available in print or digital, making your Valentine’s gift even more memorable while sharing the story of the impact it creates.

Not sure where to start? Below we have rounded up our best charity gift ideas to help you spread the love this Valentine’s far beyond just one day.

1. Gift a farm friend this Valentine’s Day

Who says love can’t have feathers or hooves? Animals make loving companions, but for children and families living in poverty they offer so much more. They provide daily nutrition and a source of extra income (did you know that surplus chicken eggs can help fund a child’s education?) Our farm animals are one of the best choices for your charity gift this Valentine’s Day:​

• Chickens: provide eggs, an excellent source of protein for children, while extra eggs can be sold at local markets to support the family.
• Goats: give nourishing milk for children, helping them develop and grow strong, while also providing a fertiliser for crops and gardens.
• Sheep: produce wool for children’s clothing or to be sold at markets to help with the family income. And sheep milk can be turned into cheese and yoghurt to strengthen children’s health and immunity.

2. Help children stay in school this Valentine’s Day

Many children we work with face barriers that make attending school every day a real challenge. Some families cannot afford tuition or school supplies, others rely on children to work to support the household and some live too far from the nearest school. Without support, countless children may never get the chance to stay in school and reach their full potential.

​You and your Valentine can help change that. Choosing one of these charity gifts helps children access books and learning, opening doors to education and new opportunities, and help set them on the path to a brighter future.

• School supplies: pens, pencils and notebooks are unaffordable for many families. Your gift provides a child with the essentials they need for an entire school year.
• Tablets and computers: these devices help students learn remotely when possible, stay engaged at school and connected with the digital world.
• Bicycle and helmet: for children in remote communities, getting to school can be one of the biggest obstacles to completing their education. A bicycle and helmet help them travel safely, arrive on time and focus on learning

3. Give life-saving and comfort essentials this Valentine’s Day

There’s nothing better than sleeping in a warm cosy bed, knowing that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. For many children and families in the communities we support a safe, warm place to rest is not guaranteed, and daily life comes with risks from preventable diseases. This Valentine’s Day, you can change that by helping to provide gifts that help children feel secure, cared for and protected every day:

• One bed: gives a child the comfort of a cosy and safe place to sleep each night. This gift is one of the best ways to improve a child’s sleep and energy levels.
• Mosquito nets: help a child stay protected from mosquito bites while they rest, reducing the risk of malaria.
• First Aid training for parents: support parents with access to first aid so children can be cared for quickly if they fall ill or get hurt. This gift can ease a parent’s worry and even save lives.

4. Help put nutritious food on the table this Valentine’s Day

Some of our most meaningful memories are made around food – cooking with family, sharing a warm bowl of soup when you’re unwell, holiday dinners, meals with friends or romantic dates. One of the simplest ways to pass that love forward is by supporting food security in the communities we work with, so families can enjoy these moments without the stress of wondering where their next meal will come from.

• Family vegetable garden: your gift helps a family plant their own vegetable garden, giving them steady access to nutritious food and extra income to support their needs.
• Three fruit trees and vegetable seeds: a sustainable gift that provides families with fresh fruit and vegetables to eat, plus extra produce they can sell for income.
• Fishing equipment: nets, hooks and lines help families provide children with protein-rich foods and essential nutrients, while any surplus can be sold to generate more income.

5. Give the gift of clean water this Valentine’s Day

Many communities around the world still don’t have reliable access to clean drinking water, putting children’s health and futures at risk every day. This Valentine’s Day, your gift can provide safe, clean water and help protect children and families from waterborne illnesses.

• A gift of clean water: provides children and families with safe drinking water, helping prevent illness and save lives.
• One handwashing station: handwashing with soap and clean water is one of the most effective ways to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases and keep children and their communities healthy.
• Share of a deepwater borehole system: a long-lasting gift that gives an entire community access to clean water. Any extra water can be sold to cover maintenance costs or provide income for the community.

6. Give a gift of a healthy start this Valentine’s Day

The happiest childhoods are ones without worry, especially when it comes to health. Strong health is the foundation for security, confidence and happiness – a gift every child deserves. This Valentine’s Day, you can share a gift that protects a child’s health and wellbeing with your loved ones.

• Child vaccinations: protect children from life-threatening, preventable diseases. This gift saves lives and gives families peace of mind.
• Health volunteer training: health volunteers connect rural families to essential care, helping overcome cultural and language barriers. Supporting their training improves community trust and access to respectful healthcare.
• Newborn essentials kit: towels, blankets, diapers, soap, mosquito nets and other essentials that help parents care for their newborns when they are most vulnerable.

7. Open doors to movement, independence and belonging this Valentine’s Day

For children with disabilities, getting to school, playing with friends or joining community life can be much harder, especially without the right support. Mobility devices can break down these barriers, giving children more independence and the opportunity to take part in community life. These Valentine’s gifts help children with disabilities move freely and transform their daily lives:

• One wheelchair for a child: this is much more than a mobility device. A wheelchair gives freedom, dignity, and access to education, play, and community life.
• One walker for a child: helps children explore safely, gain confidence and become more independent in everyday activities.

8. Gift a bundle for maximum impact this Valentine’s Day

Looking to make an unforgettable Valentine’s gesture? Our bundles are the gift for you! They combine multiple meaningful gifts into one, turning your love in a lasting change for children in need.

• Safe and sound bundle: provides children with a comfortable, safe place to sleep, including two mattresses, blankets, pillows and two mosquito nets to protect against malaria.
• Season of giving bundle: supports a family all-year round with carefully selected essentials, including 3 chickens, 2 mosquito nets, 2 warm jackets, 2 blankets and pillows, plus 3 fruit trees and vegetable seeds. This bundle does it all, helping a family eat better, sleep safely and live with greater security.

Give a meaningful Valentine’s Day gift to your special someone

This Valentine’s Day, make it extra meaningful with our Gifts for Good. Show your loved one how one thoughtful gesture can change a life, not just on Valentine’s Day but any day of the year.