“All in one swoop, gifts that save the earth, give forward and can hang from a tree” are what the Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation has created for the Christmas holidays this year, its president Millie Kilayko said Wednesday, October 5.
The gifts crafted in NVC Foundation’s Artisans of Hope livelihood workshops are colorful Christmas balls, miniature parols, nativity scenes and angels to hang on one’s tree made of discarded Nespresso capsules.
“They are not only perfect for as Christmas gifts, they are actually gifts that give back,” Kilayko said.
The foundation started producing these special beautifully handcrafted gifts early for people who want to make the spirit of giving this Christmas extra meaningful and unique.
That is because each ornament they buy feeds an undernourished child with Mingo Meals to give them a better start in life, Kilayko said.
Mingo meals manufactured by NVC are nutritious instant complementary food that have helped 49,442 undernourished children recover in the last 11 years.
The 3.5 inch ball feeds a child daily for a month, while the 4 inch ball feeds for 3 months. They come in gift boxes with explanatory cards.
A parol with one month sponsorship of mingo meals for a child comes in a giftbox with a sponsorship card and cost P650.
One can also buy a parol in a pouch with a card for P385.
The standing angel ornament sells at P190 and flying angel ornament with pouch at P275.
NVC also sells miniature crocheted parol ornaments that come with a Christmas card with this message on it: “To celebrate the tradition of sharing during this holiday season, a contribution was made in your name to help provide undernourished children in the Philippines with Mingo Meals.”
The card with a crocheted parol sells for P350.
The ornaments also support local artisans’ livelihood and help save the environment by recycling discarded Nespresso capsules, Kilayko said.
Those who wish to give a gift that gives back this Christmas may call NVC at (0917) 309 0939
or send a message to info@nvcfoundation-ph.org, she said.*