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Creating a new operating system for the planet
We do things differently at Heifer International, providing innovative and sustainable long-term solutions to some of the world’s biggest hunger and poverty challenges.
International Year of the Woman Farmer
Although women are half the population, women and girls are more deeply affected by hunger and poverty.
‘From Scratch’ TV Show Introduces Viewers to Heifer Farmers
“From Scratch,” a food and travel docuseries, takes viewers to a Heifer project in rural India.
Help Women Farmers Build Credit Through Micro-Loans
The Micro-Loan Impact Fund helps women gain financial independence and build credit.
We’re on a mission to end global hunger and poverty by supporting and investing in farmers and their communities.
Local Solutions, Global Impact
We partner with smallholder farmers – especially women farmers – to improve their families’ food security and increase their incomes.
We offer tools, training and resources that help farmers work together to build profitable, sustainable businesses with strong market linkages.
59.8 million
Households assisted since Heifer International began in 1944
19 countries
Heifer International works globally, with projects in progress across four continents
1.4 million
Households in Fiscal Year 2025
9.4 million
People trained by Heifer since 2012, of which 64% are women
Recent News & Stories
Credit Where It’s Due
March 4, 2026
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Getting Women Farmers the “Credit” They Deserve
March 4, 2026
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When Women Invest Together, Communities Grow Stronger
February 19, 2026
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From Costly Feed to Climate-Smart Feed: Azolla Transforms Livestock Farming in Rwanda
February 9, 2026
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Women Farmers Fuel Productivity and Possibility With Equipment Loans
February 5, 2026
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How Safe, Formal Credit Helped Rebeka Build a Livestock Enterprise
January 30, 2026
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2025 Annual Report Highlights
January 13, 2026
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2025: Heifer’s Year in Photos
December 17, 2025
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The International Year of the Woman Farmer Is a Chance to Close the Gender Gap in Agriculture
December 9, 2025
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Inclusive Tractor Financing Reaches Ethiopia
December 4, 2025
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The Power of Partnerships
Heifer is partnership-driven in the countries where we work – with farmer groups, businesses, governments and more – to scale impact and strengthen local ownership.
We offer a variety of ways to partner with us to improve the lives of farming families.
How to Get Involved
Give a Gift to Heifer
Help end hunger and poverty. Donating gives struggling families the resources they need to thrive.
Heifer Gift Catalog
Employer Matching Gifts
Your support of Heifer International is helping families around the world shift from poverty to self-reliance. But what if your gift could go even further? Check to see if your company will double your impact through a matching gifts program.
School Programs
Heifer offers free educational and fundraising programs that allow students in your classroom to learn about the world around them while helping others.
Fundraise
Raise funds, have fun and make a difference by helping us to end global poverty.