What you need to know about the global hunger crisis in less than 5 minutes
You are a global champion and wanted to learn about how we can address hunger, but you’re also super busy and couldn’t make our event last week, “From Seed to Plate: Addressing the Global Hunger Crisis.” Not to worry! Here’s a rapid recap for you to check out. Our charity speakers: We talked about the […]
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL: POULTRY PROJECT OF NATIONAL PRIDE
The Poultry Project of National Pride will transform Cambodia’s traditional poultry production system into inclusive smallholder farmer enterprises that generate sustainable living income. The program will directly assist 53,300 households, and 529,800 indirect families organized into self-help groups and agricultural cooperatives. Farmers will receive inputs, specialized training, assistance and access to capital to create inclusive, […]
What the hunger crisis looks like in 4 countries across the world
I wish that I could begin writing this on a lighter note, but the truth is that hunger affects an estimated 815 million people worldwide and it’s a crisis that has only gotten worse in recent years. When I hear that I think of three things. First, I am sad for all those people that […]
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HEIFER INTERNATIONAL: Tomato Farmers See Massive Growth
When the East African Youth Inclusion project formed the Zirobwe Kalagala hub in Uganda, Mpiima Mohamed joined of one of the hub’s beneficiary groups, Situka Youth Development. Before joining, Mohamed had dropped out of high school because his parents couldn’t afford his education.
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL: Goat Farmers Find Success in Spite of COVID19 Complications
The two-month festival season during October and November is prime time for goat farmers in Nepal as many goat producers earn up to 50% of their annual income during a typical festival season. But while demand for local goats in our South Asian nation has been growing steadily, this year has been far from typical. […]
Working with the land: On the ground at Heifer Ranch
Ever since moving to Memphis, I’ve dreamed of visiting the Heifer International facilities, especially the Heifer Village and Urban Farm. Little Rock is only a couple hours away by car, and the charity’s work has always interested me. (I got my start in the nonprofit world working with the national parks, so I really value […]
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL: Maria Perseveres
Maria escaped an abusive upbringing and an abusive relationship, and she was left with nothing to support herself and her two children. Maria’s story could have been a sad one. The many challenges she has faced could have robbed her of joy and happiness, but instead she chose to persevere. She decided to go to […]
9 reasons Heifer International will save our world
Heifer International is focused on long-term solutions and paving a path of opportunity for all to feel empowered and thrive on their own volition rather than temporary relief. Their ultimate goal to end world hunger is no easy feat.