TEAR Catalogue for STUFF you do need

Some people are weighed down with Stuff
Others don’t have essential stuff they need
TEAR FUND is about restoring the balance
Without stuffing the planet

TEAR Fund projects really are useful Christmas gifts. For over 30 years I have had no reason to doubt the integrity of TEAR Fund. My personal favourite ... for a gift of $10 ... Tree seedlings and land-care training will help a farmer address soil erosion and protect local water supplies. Depending on the variety, trees will provide animal fodder, fruit or fuel.
TEAR Australia supports development, relief and advocacy projects giving priority to the rights, interests, needs and capacities of the poorest and most marginalised people. Projects are implemented in partnership with local agencies.

http://www.usefulgifts.org/