From the Field

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.

520 Families Gather for Passing on the Gift® Celebration

When the La Prosperidad cooperative passed on the gift of guinea pigs in Peru's Chirinos District, 520 families gathered to be a part of the special day. The ceremony featured music, dancing and happy families who were excited to share gifts of food and income security.

Heifer Philippines Gains Insight at Community Based Monitoring System Conference

Heifer Philippines staff recently attended a three-day workshop on the Community Based Monitoring System, where they gained fresh insight on the direction national and local governments are headed regarding poverty reduction, as well as how this system will help the country achieve its Millennium Development Goals.

Business-Minded Teen Plans to Enlarge Pig Farm with Earnings

Business-minded Nazar plans to enlarge his pig farm with his earnings. Thirteen-year-old YES! Youth Club member Nazar takes his business plan and $100 from Heifer Armenia and creates a successful pig business, which he plans to enlarge with his operation's earnings from this past year.

Respect is More Important than Money

Chandrarekha Paswan, belonging to India's Dalit caste and considered an untouchable by rest of the society, transformed from a shy woman struggling to support her family to a confident and capable Community Animal Health Worker, earning the love and respect of her village and community.

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