We’re not ‘kidding’ – the Good News Goats are here!
Everyone loves goats! We know that many of you have traditions of giving the mischievous creatures through our gift catalogue, even if sometimes as playful punishments. Families in our sites love them too: they’re climate resilient, easy to feed, and multiply quickly.
Here at Chalice, we thought: why not more goats?
And so, we introduce you to the Good News Goats of 2025!
In this year’s Christmas gift catalogue, we’ve brought in 13 adorable new goat characters — one for each country we serve.
Each character represents their country’s most requested items from the gift catalogue. For example, Ukraine’s goat, Muzy, is a hip music teacher with a bandura; Ukraine’s most requested items are teaching supplies and musical instruments.
In that sense, each goat is GOAT (that’s ‘greatest of all time’ for non-sports-fans) for their country’s gift catalogue needs.
Each Good News Goat is $50, and with that gift, you can send a special animated e-card for that goat or send a paper card with an adorable sticker (when postal service is available). Your donation will go to the items your chosen goat embodies.
Farm-to-table chef Cuso transforms his harvests into mouthwatering meals for beloved neighbourhood lunch programs.
From story time to snack time, mama Nanny can’t let chores interfere with the most important things in Buckling’s life.
Snugglebug Dormi is on his way to dreamland. He knows that a good rest will make sure he’s a snappy student tomorrow.
4. Green-hoofed Tierra marvels at tiny seeds and tiny humans. Her agriculture classes nurture both the land and future farmers.
5. Yuni is off to college, ready for new friends and challenges. The specs on his nose won’t be the only thing he’s balancing.
6. Festiva has a flair for fun. She transforms their quiet farm into a lively party, where every animal is a future friend.
7. The local kids can’t wait to see Doc Dawa. Her friendly smiles (and treats) make jab jitters vanish and make checkups fun.
8. Ropa loves to see her sewing students try on the first garment they’ve ever made. Under every outfit, she sees a future tailor.
9. Matayo doesn’t build structures, he builds homes. When storms rage, he loves knowing his houses keep kids safe and dry.
10. With her mosquito nets and stickers, this nurse is on a one-goat mission to spread safety, not malaria; health, not fear.
11. Muzy works to make his classroom a vibrant space of creativity; a place where his students can’t wait to come and learn.
12. You don’t want to miss Tuma’s delivery of fresh eggs, zipping by on his bicycle that doubles as his mobile market.
13.Queen of the debate club, Briga always fights for what’s right, and uses her bleats to bring change in her community.