From the Field

Heifer Armenia Helps Family Return to Their Native Village

After war left living conditions less than ideal in Shikahogh village, Armenia, the Babken family is a sign of the village's recovery after they return and become one of 13 families to receive a cow from a Passing on the Gift® ceremony.

Solar-Energy Bathrooms Improve Hygiene, Protect Environment

In many communities of the remote mountainous area of Yunnan, China, renewable energy sources like biogas, firewood-saving stoves and solar power are now available, thanks to the efforts of Heifer China and the local government's investments in recent years in rural energy improvement. The Shanghai branch of Hansgrohe, a bathroom and kitchen company, donated 1,785 water faucets to improve the quality of these showers.

Ecuadorian Newspaper Notices Heifer Projects

Heifer Ecuador held a "Campesino Breakfast" December 12, 2012, to highlight its work and its local partnerships. An Ecuadorian newspaper ran a story about Heifer Ecuador's work.

New Boars Maintain Swine Quality in Philippines Community

Due to the amount of original and pass-on families in Heifer's projects in the Philippines, the risk for inbreeding of swine is high, as pigs are the main project livestock. To avoid this, Heifer participants received new boars to improve the genes of the offspring.

Heifer Nepal and Red Cross Rehabilitate Conflict-Affected Families

Heifer Nepal and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are working to rehabilitate families affected by civil unrest and conflict in the country.

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