This Christmas, change lives by donating a farm animal to a family in need. Your donation will truly be the gift that This Christmas, help change lives by gifting a farm animal to a family in need. Gift options include donating a dairy goat or donating one dozen chickens. Your donation will be the Christmas gift that keeps on giving, as a farm animal can provide families in rural communities with hope for the future.

Families who own a farm animal are able to earn additional income and access nutritious food. Evidence shows that the consumption of animal-source foods contributes to healthy child growth and development.

As well as goats and chickens, the animals we offer through our Gifts for Good program includes scows, pigs and sheep. To help you decide which farm animal you would like to give, we’ve listed how each one will change a family’s life.

Donate a cow to charity

For families living in rural areas, particularly those vulnerable to drought and food insecurity, a cow is an invaluable gift.

Cows play a major role in supplying a plentiful supply of rich milk to nourish growing children. Cow milk also has a good resale value, which means families can sell it to purchase necessities such as flour, oil and medicine.

Gift a goat to charity

One of the major reasons to donate a goat is that they are easy to breed and, when they do, most will have twins. More goats means more milk, and more livestock to sell. 

The meat and milk from a goat is highly nutritious and provides a good source of vitamins and minerals.  The manure from a goat is also an effective fertiliser which can be used on the family’s crops, and encourages vegetables to grow in abundance.

Donate a one dozen chickens to charity

For a family in a rural community, donating one dozen chickens can secure a healthier future. Chicken’s eggs contain high amounts of calcium and vitamin A, providing the children with essential nutrients. Chicken eggs are in high demand in rural communities, and so they can easily be sold at markets for additional income. 

Another reason to donate chickens is that they are easy to care for. Busy parents can leave their children in charge of looking after their chickens, giving them a sense of responsibility while learning important life skills.

Donate a sheep for charity

Sheep milk has one of the highest concentrations of essential nutrients, even higher than milk from cows or goats. This milk aids in growth and development, and is perfect for young children. Using sheep milk, families are also able to produce cheese and yogurt.

Another benefit of donating sheep is that their wool can be used to weave local textiles. Families can then sell the textiles they create with their local community.

Donate a furry friends bundle to spread even more Christmas cheer

If you can’t choose just one animal to donate, you don’t have to! Our Furry Friends Bundle combines three of our most popular animals and is a great way to make a lasting difference. 

Each Furry Friends Bundle comes with two sheep, five pigs and a dozen chickens. When you donate a Furry Friend’s Bundle, you can feel good knowing that you are supplying a reliable source of nutritious milk, eggs and more to help families who need it most.

Gift a farm animal and change lives this Christmas

By donating a farm animal this Christmas. No matter which animal you choose, you are improving the livelihood and wellbeing of a family who needs your help.

Visit our Gifts for Good page to view all our charity gifts, or contact us today.