From the Field

Heifer does amazing work throughout the world, here are a few examples. The stories are searchable by continent or country.

African Goat Auction a First for Small Farmers

Heifer South Africa attended a goat auction March 7, 2013, at Msinga in KwaZulu-Natal. The auction, run by AAM livestock agents and auctioneers with the Mdukatshani Rural Development Programme (MRDP), was one of the first indigenous goat auctions in the country and the first time in KwaZulu-Natal that local, smallholder, indigenous goat farmers had the opportunity to sell their livestock through a formal and fair auction process.

Felicia: A Mother in Romania

Felicia lives in Romania with her husband and nine children. She works tirelessly to provide her family with everything they need to be healthy and happy. Since joining a buffalo project in 2011, the family's nutrition has improved from the milk and dairy products their buffalo, Florica, provides. Between their buffalo and farming activities, Felicia has hope for a bright future for her family.

Vietnamese Woman Regains Hope in Marriage and Family

Nguyen Thi Thu Trang escaped an abusive, arranged marriage when she was 25 years old. After becoming a Heifer Vietnam participant, Trang has seen her family life improve along with her finances.

The Children of Heifer Nepal

Alina Karki, planning, monitoring and evaluation temp for Heifer Nepal, shares the stories of two Nepali children and the women who have influenced their lives.