{"id":7222,"date":"2014-05-08T10:28:41","date_gmt":"2014-05-08T07:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/?page_id=7222"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:10:22","slug":"alternative-gifts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/en\/get-involved\/alternative-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-111287 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/alternative-gift.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/alternative-gift.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/alternative-gift-237x178.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> Alternative Gifts are ethical, sustainable charity gifts that bring joy to your loved ones while supporting families in vulnerable communities around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Each gift\u2014whether it\u2019s a goat, school uniform, or tree sapling\u2014helps people take steps toward improving their own living conditions.<\/p>\n<p>We provide training and other essential support to each beneficiary. For example, someone receiving a goat will also learn how to sell its milk\u2014turning a simple gift into a long-term source of livelihood.<\/p>\n<p>Our diverse selection includes gift options to suit a variety of budgets. With each donation, you receive either a traditional printed card or an e-card to share with your recipient. The card explains how your gift makes a real difference for people living in challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Finn Church Aid, Finland\u2019s largest international aid organization, ensures that Alternative Gift donations are delivered reliably and effectively to where they are needed most.<\/p>\n<h3>Get your Alternative Gift from our customer service:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Phone number:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+358207871201\">+358 20 787 1201<\/a><br \/>\nPrice 8,35 cent\/phone call + 16,69 cent\/min.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-mail:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:toisenlainenlahja@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi\">toisenlainenlahja@kirkonulkomaanapu.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also browse available gifts and select yours from our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toisenlainenlahja.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finnish<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toisenlainenlahja.fi\/sv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swedish<\/a> websites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alternative Gifts are ethical, sustainable charity gifts that bring joy to your loved ones while supporting families in vulnerable communities around the world. 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