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Coffee Farmers Diversify Crops for Food and Income Security

The coffee cooperative, La Prosperidad de Chirinos, held a celebration in Cajamarca, Peru, for the Passing on the Gift® (POG) ceremony on World Food Day, October 16, 2012. Thirty coffee producer families who had received guinea pigs through Heifer Peru six months before shared 210 guinea pigs with new families.

Son Sinath Wins Golden Talent Award in Cambodia

Son Sinath and her family received the 2012 Golden Talent Award in Cambodia. Through the Women Empowerment and Holistic Community Development project in Cambodia, Sinath's family received 10 ducks, seeds and fruit trees to develop their homestead garden. They have used the knowledge, skills and experiences from Heifer's trainings to propel them forward, transforming their gifts into sustainable sources of income.

Heifer Project Opens New Door for Vietnamese Family

Thuan Hoa is one of Heifer Vietnam’s targeted project sites most populated with poor farmers. Yet, thanks to the support of Heifer Vietnam, the participating farmers are making progress against the poverty they face. One outstanding participants from this village, Thach Thi Kim Hien, credits the Heifer project for opening a new door.

Tribal Woman from Vulnerable Caste Sees Success after Animal Health Trainings

Sulekha Devi, a tribal woman from the Musahar community in northern Bihar, India, was once illiterate. But now, thanks to Heifer trainings and inputs, she earns money by caring for and treating animals in her community.

Joint Efforts Benefit More People and Reach New Horizons

Armenia's Shaghat village cooperative received equipment and training on artificial insemination to be able to make the best use of the milk cooling unit they previously received, increase productivity and improve the breed of their animals. Most of the artificially inseminated animals are expected to give birth in spring 2013, while a few animals have already delivered.

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