From the Field

Heifer South Africa Working With Researchers To Understand Rural Economic Networks

Heifer South Africa represented Heifer International at a workshop that introduced new research that will explore how economic networks function in rural communities in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Such a deep understanding of the broader rural economic context will make it possible to determine how and where interventions like Heifer’s could have the greatest impact.

Armenian Teens Prove Astonishing Abilities at Youth Business Forum

On February 25-27, Heifer Armenia organized the second annual Youth Business Forum with members of the YES! Youth Clubs established and supported by Heifer International. Attendees received business education, developed business plans and participated in a competition for seed money awards.

Successes Seen After One Year of Innovative Project in Armenia

The CARMAC project, launched in 2011, is showing positive results after just a year of implementation. They are well on their way to reaching the project goals of improving existing pasture management practices, bettering the pasture infrastructure, strengthening the agricultural advisory services, creating agricultural cooperatives and providing necessary agricultural equipment, training and practical skills.

Training Teaches Villagers Livestock Technology

To increase incomes and build community harmony, 60 project participants attended a four-day training on livestock technology held by Heifer China.

Georgian Woman's Garden Produces Hope After War

Eka Surameli and her children were displaced from their Georgian village during the Russian-Georgian war. The conflict destroyed border villages and people's gardens and orchards. In 2011, Rural Development for Future Georgia and Heifer International partnered with Heifer Georgia to improve the villager's livelihoods and economic conditions.

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