Category Archives: Thought Leaders

Holiday World Ark Features U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

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The holiday edition of World Ark magazine is out, hope you got yours already. This issue is especially great.

It’s not every day that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton takes the time to chat with us about women’s role in development work. She makes a brilliant case for why boosting women’s status around the globe is so important.

“We know that investing in women’s employment, health and education levels leads to greater economic growth across a broad spectrum,” she said. “It also leads to healthier children and a better educated population overall. We know that political systems that are open to full participation by women produce more effective institutions and more representative governments.”

The magazine also features stories and photos about Heifer projects in Senegal, Malawi and Bangladesh.

If you haven’t found your magazine in the mailbox yet, view it online here.

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A Fond Farewell for Jo Luck

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This afternoon Heifer staff joined together to celebrate former Heifer President and CEO Jo Luck’s leadership and legacy.

Jo Luck started at Heifer in 1989 and became president and CEO in 1992 and was recently the co-recipient of the World Food Prize. Under her leadership:

    This list is, of course, not exhaustive. Millions of lives have been transformed during the past 22 years. In a message shown at today’s staff event, Heifer CEO Pierre Ferrai put it well:

    Numerous Heifer staffers from our global field offices also sent their greetings by way of video…
     

    …and former president Bill Clinton sent his best wishes as well:

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    Mandela Day the Heifer Way

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    Mr. Ruphus Papole of the Arise and Shine Project in Limpopo province, South Africa.
    by Claire Hawkridge 
    Heifer International South Africa

    The 18th of July is the birthday of former South African president, Nelson Mandela. On that day, thousands of South Africans, and many people around the world, will dedicate 67 minutes or even a whole day to volunteering in the service of others to mark Nelson Mandela International Day. In 2011, Heifer International South Africa is inviting volunteers to be part of our work, fighting hunger and poverty and caring for the Earth.

    Nelson Mandela dedicated 67 years of his life to creating and later leading a democratic South Africa. Mandela Day (Nelson Mandela International Day) has been created to recognise his contribution and, perhaps more importantly, to encourage every South African – and many others around the world – to honour and remember his life by getting involved in projects that help others. Heifer International South Africa will be running two Mandela Day volunteer projects.

    Read to Feed Mandela Day Challenge
    Reading is a crucial part of developing a strong, successful nation. Read to Feed as a programme runs at many schools in South Africa and encourages children to read books while also raising funds to support the work of Heifer International South Africa. On Mandela Day, Heifer International South Africa is inviting adults to get involved in Read to Feed, too. Volunteers will dedicate one hour to reading to children at pre-schools and early childhood development centres across the country. Companies and individuals involved in this challenge will find sponsors for the hour they give to Read to Feed and this money will go to support Heifer International South Africa.

    Plant a Tree for Hunger on Mandela Day

    The Sukuma Project is a new project of Heifer International South Africa. It is funded by Heifer International. This July, the 172 project families will be receiving fruit trees to plant in their gardens. Planting that many fruit trees is a big job. On 18 July 2011, volunteers will be joining the Heifer International South Africa staff and students from the University of KwaZulu-Natal to help the project members plant their trees. Volunteers are required to organise their own transport to the project (roughly 3 hours from the city of Durban). Heifer International South Africa is hoping to have many willing hands to help plant the trees that will provide fruit and income for these poor families in Mabheleni Village. Project members will also be growing vegetables and raising chickens as part of the Sukuma Project.

    Nelson Mandela’s contribution to the freedom and lives of so many people is well-known. Heifer International South Africa is looking forward to the opportunity, on Mandela Day 2011, to share with others the work that we do every day to further contribute to the lives and secure the future of every South African.

    Full details on these volunteering opportunities can be found on Heifer International South Africa’s website and the Greater Good South Africa website

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    Michael Pollan: Food Chain

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    Understanding the story of our food means tracing its path from seed to table. In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, author Michael Pollan explains the biology and ecology of our modern food chains. How do you connect with your food chain?

    Michael Pollan is the author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, Food Rules, and other best-selling books. Pollan currently serves as the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.
    Watch additional videos from Michael Pollan on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.
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    Nadine Burke: Whole and Healthy

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    Why is whole food healthier? In this video from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia. Dr. Nadine Burke discusses the difference between processed and whole foods.

    Dr. Nadine Burke is the Medical Director of the Bayview Child Health Center, where she oversees operations and provides care to children and youth living in the Bayview-Hunters Point community of San Francisco. She has conducted research on food access in vulnerable communities and speaks passionately about issues such as food, health, and the environment.

    Watch additional videos from Nadine Burke on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.

    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.


    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.

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    Jamie Oliver: Herbs

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    You don’t have to be a master chef to make simple foods taste great. In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, Jamie Oliver discusses how to spice up any dish with just a few fresh herbs. What’s your favorite herb or seasoning?

    Jamie Oliver is a chef, television personality, best-selling author, and advocate for healthy school lunch. His television programs include the Emmy-winning Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution (currently in its second season), The Naked Chef, Jamie’s School Dinners, Jamie at Home, and Jamie’s Ministry of Food. He is the author of Jamie’s Food Revolution, Jamie at Home, and other cookbooks.
    Watch additional videos from Jamie Oliver on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.
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    Anna Lappé: My Food Journey

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    What experiences have shaped your relationship to food and diet? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, author Anna Lappé describes her personal food journey, which has taken her to farms around the world. Broadening our view can help us make better food choices for ourselves and for the planet.

    Anna Lappé is a national best-selling author, widely respected for her work on food and sustainability. She is the author of Diet for a Hot Planet; co-author of Hope’s Edge, with her mother, Frances Moore Lappé; and co-author of Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen, with Bryant Terry. A founding principal of the Small Planet Institute and Small Planet Fund, Lappé has been named one of Time’s “Eco” Who’s Who.
    Watch additional videos from Anna Lappé on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.
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    Fair Trade

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    How does food connect us to the global community? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, author Anna Lappé and chef Bryant Terry discuss how choosing Fair Trade products helps support farmers around the world. Celebrate World Fair Trade Day on May 14.

    Watch more videos from Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.

    Nourish is a program of     WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative
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    Nadine Burke: My Food Journey

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    How has your relationship to food and health evolved over the years? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, pediatrician Nadine Burke discusses her personal food journey, and how she learned that eating well can be fun.

    Dr. Nadine Burke is the Medical Director of the Bayview Child Health Center, where she oversees operations and provides care to children and youth living in the Bayview-Hunters Point community of San Francisco. She has conducted research on food access in vulnerable communities and speaks passionately about issues such as food, health, and the environment.
    Watch additional videos from Nadine Burke on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.
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    Farmers Markets

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    Where do you go to get fresh, healthy food? With spring in full swing, farmers markets are sprouting up across the country. In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, chef Bryant Terry, organic farmer Nigel Walker, healthy food advocate Anna Lappé, and others celebrate the joys of the farmers market.

    Discover tips for shopping wisely on the Nourish website. Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore Nourish at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.
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    From the Soil

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    How are you celebrating Earth Day? In this clip from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, author Michael Pollan describes how the simple act of eating offers us an intimate connection with the soil. From supporting local and organic farms to gardening and composting, we can nourish the Earth through our everyday food choices and practices.

    Michael Pollan is the author of In Defense of Food, Food Rules, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and other best-selling books. Pollan currently serves as the Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.
    Stay tuned for more selections from the Nourish Video Encyclopedia, a collection of short films that explore the story of our food.
    Nourish is a national educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. Explore the Nourish website at www.nourishlife.org. Follow Nourish on Twitter and Facebook.
    Be part of the food revolution. Nourish yourself. Nourish the world.
    Nourish is a program of WorldLink, a non-profit organization dedicated to education for sustainability. Heifer International is a sponsor of the Nourish initiative.
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