From the Field: Insights For Positive Change
This weekly post shines a light on a handful of stories from Heifer.org’s “From the Field” section. A team from Heifer Philippines visited successful dairy projects to ensure correct development and...
View ArticleTake Your Mind and Stomach to Nepal
Lunch at the Gyawali household in Bhairavsthan village, Nepal. Photo by Russell Powell, courtesy of Heifer International. You can find many different kinds of food in Nepal depending on the region, but...
View ArticleIncredible Mothers of Rwanda
Photo courtesy of Heifer International In African villages where Heifer International’s mission has not yet reached, lives mothers who struggle daily to feed and care for their families. Rwandan...
View ArticleFilm Screenings at Heifer Village Friday
As part of a series of celebrations this week, Heifer International will be awarding an all-new Social Impact Film Award for films that promote awareness and advocacy of global problems and solutions...
View ArticleHappy International Day of Families
“Families hold societies together, and intergenerational relationships extend this legacy over time. This year’s International Day of Families is an occasion to celebrate connections among all...
View ArticleTriple The Impact Of Your Giving
Triple the impact of your giving this May to empower women in Nepal. Thanks to generous Heifer donors and a small group of local donors moved by our previous success in Nepal, your gift to our May...
View ArticleDon’t Be a Rat, Unpack!
Every week we feature a fun and/or educational activity you can try at home or in the classroom. Today is National Pack Rat Day and like pack rats, some of us tend to collect more belongings than we...
View ArticleAround the Web: A Visit from a Friend, Awards, Architecture, Chicken Coops
Every week we highlight some of the people who are funding our work creatively or helping us spread the word of our mission online. If you spot Heifer International while you’re surfing the web or know...
View ArticleFrom the Field: Dreams Become Reality
This weekly post shines a light on a handful of stories from Heifer.org’s “From the Field” section. Gegham, a 13-year-old rural youth engaged in Heifer Armenia’s Young Agriculturists Network of Armenia...
View ArticleHeifer’s First ‘Feast in the Field’ Proved to be a Success
On Saturday night, May 18, 2013, Heifer International held its first “Beyond Hunger: Feast in the Field” event in Little Rock, Arkansas. This unique “farm to fork” celebration raised funds and...
View ArticleVolunteers Make a World of Difference
Photo by Chelsey McNiel, Communications Intern, Heifer Headquarters Heifer International volunteers change lives as they share in our mission to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. They...
View Article“These Birds Walk:” Heifer’s First Social Impact Award Winner
This guest post was written by Stephen Bailey, Communications & Branding Intern for Heifer International. Photo credit: These Birds Walk As part of the Little Rock Film Festival, Heifer...
View ArticleHeifer Among 40 Organizations Shaking Up the Food System
Heifer International is honored to be among the 40 organizations highlighted by Food Tank: The Food Think Tank for our “invaluable work to change the way we eat, grow, cook, buy, and sell food.” Since...
View ArticleWorld Hunger Day 2013 is May 28
Hunger is something that each and every one of us here at Heifer confronts every day. We are constantly working to raise awareness of the nearly 1 billion people who live with chronic hunger. For those...
View ArticleChanging Lives in Nepal
Sita Poudel with Prakash Women’s Group in Belsi. Photo by Geoff Oliver Bugbee If you’ve browsed Heifer’s blog for long at all, you’ve already met Sita Poudel, who was one of the original goat project...
View ArticleFive Days Below the Poverty Line
Every week we feature a fun and/or educational activity you can try at home or in the classroom. This week, we want to present you with the Live Below the Line challenge. Join others on World Hunger...
View ArticleMemorial Day Shoebox Parade Illustrates U.S. History
This weekend families nationwide will celebrate Memorial Day with camping trips, backyard barbeques and water recreation. The meaning of this important holiday can get lost in the thrill of a fun day...
View ArticleAround the Web: Hoop Houses, Second Life, Farm Fest
Every week we highlight some of the people who are funding our work creatively or helping us spread the word of our mission online. If you spot Heifer International while you’re surfing the web or know...
View ArticleFrom the Field: Reaching Their Goals
This weekly post shines a light on a handful of stories from Heifer.org’s “From the Field” section. Heifer International’s mission is to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. Many families...
View ArticleHeifer International: Not a Handout but a Hand Up
Paul Black, Director of Communication Ministries for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of The United Methodist Church This guest post was written by Paul Black, Director of Communication Ministries...
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