What is Oxfam Ireland Unwrapped?
How do the gifts change someone's future?
What do I receive when I buy a gift?
Will my money really fund the gift I buy? 
How do I add a message to my gift card? 
Where can I get a catalogue? 
How much is spent on producing each Unwrapped catalogue? 
Can I find out more information about the places and people my gifts are going to? 
How do I place an order? 
How quickly will I get my order? 
How do I know if my online order has gone through? 
Can I get more than one card and magnet per gift I buy? 
I don’t want to receive mailings from you, what do I need to do? 

What is Oxfam Ireland Unwrapped?

Oxfam Unwrapped is a world-changing gift programme that gives people in developing countries a happier, brighter future. Unwrapped gifts are real items and will be given to families in countries like Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda to help them overcome poverty.

Choose an Unwrapped gift like 2 little ducks or School books and not only are you buying a great gift, you’re giving someone living in poverty in the developing world the chance of a better life.

There are great gift ideas with prices starting at €7.

How do the gifts change someone's future?

Every single present has been chosen by people we work with in the developing world to help them overcome poverty. By buying a gift of 2 little ducks, for instance, you’ll be helping vulnerable families to have an alternative source of income and an improved diet. Your gift will enable parents to send their children to school and to have access to medical support. A brighter future for all the family!

What do I receive when I buy a gift?

You or your recipient will receive a lovely gift card with a fridge magnet that represents your gift. You can choose for the gift to be sent back to you to pass on yourself or we can send the gift card and magnet directly to your friend or family member. Either way, you can add a personal message to the gift card if you wish.

We also hope you’ll get a warm fuzzy happy feeling!

Will my money really fund the gift I buy?

Every single present has been chosen by people we work with in the developing world to help them overcome poverty. When you buy a Cow, your gift also provides support like training for a family to look after a cow. Sometimes we sell more of a particular gift than is required. If this is the case for your choice, your money will go to a similar present - e.g. if cows were to oversell, your money could go towards Chicks instead. This flexibility means that communities we work with can get exactly what they need when they need it.

Where we can, we source the presents locally to spread the benefits even further through supporting the local community.

How do I add a message to my gift card?

Online gift cards can be left blank or we can print your message onto the card and send it to you or directly to your recipient on your behalf. You’ll be offered the option to add a message before adding the gift you wish to purchase to your cart. For phone orders, we can also take your message and send the card directly to the gift recipient for you. With postal orders and in-store, you will receive a card for each gift you have purchased. You can then write a message on the card before giving it to your friend or relative.

Where can I get a catalogue?

You just need to complete your contact details in the request a catalogue section on the website and a catalogue will be sent out to you in the post. Otherwise, you can pick up a catalogue in your local Oxfam shop or call us to ask us to send one out to you.

How much is spent on producing each Unwrapped catalogue?

Each catalogue costs 5 cent to print. This cost appears on the back page of the catalogue. We strive at all times to keep our costs as low as possible.

Can I find out more information about the places and people my gifts are going to?

Unfortunately, we are unable to tell you exactly where the particular gift that you have bought will have gone, as this would be too costly, and mean that less money would be available to use where it is needed most.

However, our newsletter Oxfam Action and our e-updates will feature stories on some of the people who receive Unwrapped gifts throughout the year. You can sign up to receive this information on the homepage.

How do I place an order?

In any of the following ways:

- Buy online now

- Call us at 1850 30 40 55

- Visit your local Oxfam Ireland shop

- Request a catalogue. The catalogue contains an order form which you can post to us with your cheque, postal order or payment card details

How quickly will I get my order?

If you buy online, by phone or post, we endeavor to fulfill orders and send your cards the same day as we receive the order, however at particularly busy times we may take a day or two longer. Don’t worry if you’re in a hurry to give your gift - you will be given the option to also send an e-card when you buy online.

How do I know if my online order has gone through?

A confirmation email will be sent to you once your order has gone through, confirming your order and thanking you for shopping with Oxfam Unwrapped. You’ll also get an email confirmation when the order has been posted to you.

Can I get more than one card and magnet per gift I buy?

Unfortunately, not. If we allowed people to do this it would have an impact on cost and could also start to devalue the gifts. If however, you are a group or school and have done some fundraising, we can send you out a certificate too, which can be displayed in a prominent place as a reminder of what you have helped to achieve. Find out more about Unwrapped Schools here.

For companies who wish to avail of our dedicated corporate service please call Lyndsey on 01-6350407 or email companies@oxfamireland.org

I don’t want to receive mailings from you, what do I need to do?

We’d really like to keep you informed about Oxfam Ireland’s projects and activities. However if you would rather not receive such information, you will be given the option to opt out of receiving post when you buy online. Otherwise, please let us know by phone, post or email.