Your gift will open a new chapter in a girl’s life by taking her away from household chores and into the classroom. It will pay for uniforms, books and other expenses girls need to get learning and build a future career.

Gertrude, pictured left, holds up the space ship she has built in class. Across Africa, young girls are taken out of education early to work, or are married off young. Oxfam Ireland is fighting this, supporting places for girls in school and helping their parents with livelihoods initiatives that will allow girls to stay in school and complete their education.

A brilliant gift idea! Make your friends and family smile with this unusual gift from Oxfam Unwrapped. And you'll be giving someone in the developing world a happier, brighter future.