Tis the season to be jolly...

  ... and to eat, drink and be merry in the company of those we love. Larders are stocked with enough food to feed an army and enough drink to float a battleship. Christmas trees stand, tall and proud, bright coloured packages piled high around the base.

For many of us, the most difficult part of Christmas is choosing a present for everyone on our list. The kids are easy, of course; they know what they want and they’re not shy about telling everyone. But what about Uncle Fred, who surely doesn’t need MORE socks, and Aunt Sally, whose diet means she REALLY won’t thank you for a big box of chocolates. Grandma hasn’t space for any more china ornaments and everyone has all the books, CDs and DVDs they want already.

So how can you let them know they are all in your thoughts and your heart this Christmas?

World In Need has a solution to your problem. Why not buy a gift that honours your loved one by enriching the lives of people who have little or nothing?

We have a variety of gifts, ranging from chickens for families in Sierra Leone to blankets for those facing the harsh winters of Afghanistan, from desks for our school in Pakistan to goats for Uganda and cows for Kenya, from rice for Nepal to veterinary medicines for Jordan.

Gifts start at just £2 (about $3) and you can be sure they’ll be gratefully received and much appreciated.

Your loved one will receive a (certificate) with our heartfelt thanks, and people in the developing world will have reason to celebrate along with you.

For a full list of the gifts we offer you can email us at info@worldinneed.co.uk