Ethical and alternative gifts may never be the same after UNICEF, Oxfam, World Vision and Christian Aid, launched schemes to send goats, chickens, donkeys, sheep, camels and assorted other livestock to Africa on behalf of loved ones as charity gifts.

Charity Christmas gifts from charities such as Oxfam, World Vision and Christian Aid are proving to be a great solution for yuletide shoppers, looking for something meaningful to give their friends or family.

If you are wanting to give a virtual charity gift this Christmas to a child, then why not do it through the Save the Children Wish List.

Camels have emerged as serious contenders against the traditional chickens and goats when it comes to charity Christmas presents and gifts.

A trip to the dentist, a latrine and a night in a malnutrition ward. Sound like the world’s worst Christmas presents? Not according to figures released today by Present Aid, the ethical gift shop for charity Christian Aid.

A pioneering charity has launched a new initiative in the face of the credit crunch, to take loans from people who need a decent return on their income, and invest their money to help those in the developing world.

Help Christian Aid respond to the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has forced thousands of people from their homes.

If you are looking for a gift that is ethical, green and will make a huge difference to someone in the developing world, then consider a smoke-free, fuel efficient stove.Visit Christian Aid's Present Aid site here

If you want to give an unusual ethical gift that is going to make a real difference, then why not help someone to see?Visit Christian Aid's Present Aid site here

Giving animals to the developing world on someone else's behalf for Christians or a birthday has proved very popular. Now you can give a selection of animals in one go, through Christian Aid'd Present Aid site. Visit Christian Aid's Present Aid site here