From the Field

Passing on the Gift® Brings Joy to Dengbao Village

About 100 people gathered for a Passing on the Gift® ceremony in Dengbao Village's learning center. Participants take pride in their contributions to create the shared space in this Chinese village.

Sew What?

Heifer Peru's Communications and Research Assistant Jessica Ford shares her experience visiting a workshop in Cusco where eight local women's groups learned how to use spinning machines which they will use to increase their incomes, a great example of Heifer at work on the Theory of Change.

Armenia Families See Project Success

In 2008, Heifer International launched its project in Armavir in partnership with the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), in which 115 original families received cows and sheep, and 60 more received animals from their neighbors through Passing on the Gift® (POG). Later this year another POG ceremony will incorporate more people into Heifer Armenia's project in Armavir.

Ntombizethu’s Garden

Through Heifer South Africa’s Sukuma Poultry Project, Ntombizethu Mhlakwana, 48, is using the resources available in her local community, including those resources provided by government, to improve her own life and that of her family.

Generous Village Woman, Her Wonderful Garden and Heifer’s Assistance

Magda Hovahnnisyan, a Heifer participant from a small Armenian village, is a well-respected and loved veterinarian who helps even in retirement.