One of the easiest ways to help someone is giving a gift that allows them to get what they need. Amazon has become one of the leading marketplace and has almost everything in all categories and scenarios for sale! They also can ship almost anywhere in the word. Shipping is same day in some places! By giving an Amazon gift card you are empowering the receiver to get whatever they want and/or need. 

Amazon makes it easy to give the gift of Amazon with beautiful physical plastic cards but also allows you to customize electronic gift cards that they send instantly for you to your recepient's  email!