Media Releases > Oxfam Ireland Press Release Media Releases > Oxfam Ireland Press ReleaseOxfam Ireland welcomes you to the wonderful world of Unwrapped for Christmas 2006 - where no gift dilemma goes unsolved!
23 October 2006
Veterinary care for cows, fishing nets, condoms and twig pencils - not your typical run-of-the-mill Christmas gifts - but new ideas from this year's Oxfam Ireland Unwrapped catalogue.
Oxfam Unwrapped is a novel solution to finding original Christmas presents - and beating poverty and suffering at the same time. You will find something for everyone from fanatical DIY dads and aunts with green fingers to fussy friends who have everything.
Order a gift this Christmas and as well as receiving a cute gift card, the recipient of your gift will also receive a unique fridge magnet showing what you've purchased on their behalf - how cool! Or if you leave your present buying a bit late, you can now send an e-card at www.oxfamirelandunwrapped.com.
Also new for 2006 is the opportunity to add something special for your gift recipient to unwrap on the big day. Alongside their gift card you could give them some Fair Trade tea towels for just €6.50/£3.50, Fair Trade twig pencils for €4.50/£2.50 and some Fair Trade Divine chocolate covered mangoes for €7.50/£5.00. Or you could give a packet of seeds when you buy any of our great gifts for gardeners.
Customers can choose from 30 Unwrapped gifts including cooking stoves, safe drinking water, toilets, crop kits and school bags. Prices range from €7/£4 to €3120/£2080. New gifts for Christmas 2006 include:
Care for a Cow €20/£14
Cows are udderly fantastic - as long as they're healthy! Health vaccinations, syringes, dosage guns and more are all essential to keeping cows healthy. Give a cow a cuddle by making sure it's properly cared for.
Condoms €12/£8
An unusual gift to say the least - but vital! Whole generations are being lost to AIDS in large parts of Africa. Condoms, with the right advice, can prevent the spread of HIV.
School uniforms €16/£11
In Tanzania, children must have a school uniform in order to go to school. Your gift of a uniform, socks and shoes will give them the chance to stand tall with their classmates.
Once you've purchased your Unwrapped gift it will be sent to where it's needed most, to poor communities around the world. Your gift will arrive with an individual web address offering you the chance to track its impact somewhere in the world. There really is no better way of impressing friends with original thinking and festive good will.
The catalogue is available from 31 October in Oxfam Ireland shops, by calling 1890 60 60 65 (ROI) or 08450 30 30 337 (NI). You can also text UNWRAPPED to 51500 (ROI) or 62277 (NI). From 31 October the full range of gifts will be available to buy on-line at www.oxfamirelandunwrapped.com, by post using the order form in the catalogue, by calling 1890 60 60 65 (ROI) or08450 30 30 337 (NI) , and a selection of gifts can be purchased direct from any Oxfam Ireland shop.
Oxfam Unwrapped should be the first choice for anyone looking for fun and unusual presents that will make a difference.
Contact
For further information, hi res images or interviews please contact:
ROI: Paul Dunphy, Oxfam Ireland's Media and Communications Executive, on 01 604 0706.
NI: Lynne Sharman, Oxfam Ireland's Media and Communications Officer based in Belfast, on 028 9089 5959