ADVISORY - CHILDREN AND LIVESTOCK TAKE OVER WORLD VISION ON DECEMBER 21st

TORONTO, Dec. 20 /CNW/ - The global relief, development and advocacy organization World Vision is once again opening wide its doors to many of the living gifts found in the annual World Vision Gift Catalogue, and this year is inviting children and members of the media to come share in the experience.

Visitors will see the variety of gifts that provide lasting change for communities overseas. Molly Finlay, World Vision Director, Public Relations will talk about her recent trip to Ethiopia to see the impact of Gift Catalogue gifts in the lives of Ethiopian children and families. Molly has a message of thanks to deliver to Canadians from the Ethiopian gift recipients she met.

For over 10 years the World Vision Gift Catalogue has been a tangible way for Canadians to show their characteristic generosity towards people living in poverty.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: World Vision Canada, 1 World Drive, Mississauga (Just North of the 401 at Hurontario)

VISUAL: Children interacting with Gift Catalogue gifts, including sheep, goats, donkeys, chickens, and an Alpaca. An 8' x 8' x 8' gift box.

INTERVIEWS: Molly Finlay, Director, Public Relations - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

ONLINE NEWSROOM:
https://www.worldvision.ca/About-Us/Newsroom/press-releases/Pages/Gift-Catalogue-News.aspx


World Vision is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

For further information:

Jane Bargout, 905-565-6200 ext.2149, cell: 416 716 9738, [email protected]