Concern Worldwide is a charity that ‘goes to the ends of earth to deliver aid where it’s needed most’. They’re working in Turkey and Syria right now. And they’ve got a Valentine’s Day campaign that suggests buying a cow for a loved one: 
or planting an avocado tree for a loved one:
or buying a sack garden for a loved one (a portable garden):
or keeping a girl in school for a loved one:
And there are several others here. (And don’t be put off by their suggestion that you order by 7 February … you can print a card for your loved one at home or you can order an ecard that’ll be sent straight away.) Concern Worldwide also have a sideline in persuasive language for their Valentine’s gifts: this gift has guac it all; this gift will lettuce help families grow nutritious food.
A funny, sustainable, thoughtful and transformative gift. What more could you want for your Valentine?
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