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School Snacks

Help children stay focused during the school day with healthy snacks. In Lebanon, many families can’t afford to send their kids to school with enough food, and just $50 provides 100 portions of milk, apples, and nuts.
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Disaster Recovery Supplies

After natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods families struggle with rebuilding their lives and homes. A gift of $75 provides a bucket, sponges, scrub brushes, soap, and more, helping those affected begin the overwhelming task of cleanup.
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Podoconiosis Treatment

In Ethiopia, an estimated 1.5 million people live with podoconiosis, a crippling and painful disease. $100 is enough to cover the cost of podoconiosis-related lymphedema management and the prevention of long-term disability for one person for one year.
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Vocational School Fees

After more than a decade of economic pressure, many young people from poorer families living in the rural border regions of Greece cannot afford higher education. A gift of $150 covers a month of vocational school fees for one student in many fields of study, including Gastronomy, Tourism, Health Care, and Information Technology —giving them a chance for a better future.
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Heat for the Winter

In Ukraine, thousands of displaced children, elderly, and people with disabilities are left without adequate housing, putting them at great risk— especially as the harsh winter approaches. Your kind support of $200 can provide one vulnerable person with heating appliances, giving them access to a warm living space.
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Livelihoods for Displaced Women

Thousands of displaced women in Ukraine have been left without a source of income, struggling to provide for their families. With $300 you can give one woman vocational training and support to find employment and rebuild her life.
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Training for Youth

Years of conflict and economic turmoil in Syria have limited education and training opportunities for young people—making it difficult for them to enter the job market. Your gift of $550 will cover the cost of a job application, interview training, and a career search toolkit, helping a young adult improve their skills and equip them to secure employment.
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Hot Meals for a Family

In the Holy Land, conflict has taken a heartbreaking toll on many thousands, especially children. Many are forced to make difficult choices when it comes to food and shelter. Just $600 can provide a family of four hot meals for an entire month.
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Small Business Loan

IOCC’s microloan program in Bosnia and Herzegovina has a repayment rate of over 99%. Since 2002, the program has distributed over 22,500 loans—helping families to realize their entrepreneurial goals and uplifting their surrounding communities. Just $2,500 can help fund a small business.
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Charitable Gifts that Give Back
With a Gift of Love, IOCC serves people facing great need across the world. Some gifts are connected to urgent necessities like food, water, and shelter, while others help invest in the future, like getting an education or growing a small business. Make a gift that gives back this Christmas and honor a loved one with a free personalized e-card!

Our Promise to You
Each Gift of Love represents an aspect of an active IOCC project and supports the health and well-being of those in need. We promise to honor your generosity by using your donation in the most effective way possible. The dollar amounts for each gift represent the cost of providing the items, support services, or training. Each donation you make is symbolic and contributes to the entire mission of IOCC, to be used where the need is greatest.

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