Nine Father’s Day charity gifts that are better than socks
6 June 2022
From goat gifts to school kits, our Father's Day charity gifts are a meaningful way of showing your dad you care. Who needs socks?
James is a father from Kenya who has been supporting his 18-year-old daughter, Catherine, to attend a catch-up centre funded by ActionAid, so she can get the education she deserves. Photo: Esther Sweeney/ActionAid
Father’s Day 2022 is fast approaching - it’s on Sunday 19th June! If you’re struggling to find that perfect gift, then look no further: we’ve rounded up nine top Father’s Day gifts that he’s sure to love.
Whatever his style, our charity gifts are bound to put a smile on his face, because from goat gifts to school kits, every purchase will help fund ActionAid’s work with women and girls living in poverty around the world. Now that beats a pair of socks.
What’s more, you can choose from a range of greetings cards with your gift - pick a paper card, e-card or print-at-home pdf, and in just a few clicks you’ll have Father’s Day wrapped up.
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1 Goat gift (£30)
It's sure to float his goat: this gift could provide a goat for a family in Burundi. Thanks to the high-quality manure goats provide, your gift can help a farmer to grow vital crops.
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2 School uniform gift (£10)
Dads know the value of an education, and for just £10 this budget-friendly gift can provide a school uniform for a child who needs one - so they can get the education that is their right.
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3 Beehive gift (£35)
Send swarm wishes with this beehive gift, which can support the livelihood of a beekeeper in Kenya by providing them with a hive.
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4 School materials gift (£30)
Support children to learn with our school materials gift, which provides enough new books and pencils for 10 children.
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5 Shelter kit gift (£18)
When an emergency or disaster happens, this shelter kit gift can provide a family with the materials they need to create a safe place to sleep while they rebuild their lives.
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6 Breeding pair of goats gift (£60)
A single goat will no longer be a 'Billy no-mates' with this gift! You'll be helping to provide a farmer in Burundi with two goats, whose offspring can support their family for years to come.
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7 Blankets gift (£19)
In the aftermath of a disaster or emergency, this all-important gift can provide a family with four blankets to stay warm.
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8 School backpack gift (£10)
Choose a school backpack gift and you could make a huge difference to a child's life, providing them with a comfortable backpack so they can carry their books to school each day.
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9 Water gift (£25)
Make a splash with this life-changing gift, which can provide a family in need with one month's supply of water to drink, cook or clean with.
Explore more Father's Day gifts
Haven't yet found the perfect gift for your dad? There's plenty more to explore in our full collection.
Remember: every purchase will be funding ActionAid's life-changing work with women and girls in poverty, so you'll be making a real and lasting difference. We are so grateful for your support.
Happy Father's Day!
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