From the Field

Heifer does amazing work throughout the world, here are a few examples. The stories are searchable by continent or country.

2012 Golden Talent Awardee Creates Ripple Effect in Community

Aurora Swine Raisers and Farmer’s Association (ASFA) self-help group (SHG) members in the Philippines credit their fruit-bearing status to the leadership of a woman whose example created a ripple effect not only among members, but among the entire community, 2012 Golden Talent recipient Luzvisminda Rangas Sinagan.

Full Participation is Tradition in Peru

In Peruvian communities, there is still a strong effort to preserve ancestral heritage. Ayni and Minka are Incan practices and traditions that represent and encourage the ideas of sharing workloads, helping others and cooperation–just like the Full Participation cornerstone of Heifer International’s 12 Cornerstones of Just and Sustainable Development.

From Literacy Facilitator to Schoolteacher

As the result of a Heifer project in Cambodia, and Values-Based Literacy, 21-year-old Sal Ranny becomes a Literacy Facilitator and realizes her dream of being a primary school teacher.

Heifer Georgia Celebrates Project Openings

Heifer Georgia held opening ceremonies for two facilities in two separate projects. The Subtropical Fruit Collection Center in Batumi, West Georgia, was celebrated December 10, 2012, and the Information and Agri-Distributional Center in Tbilisi on December 11.

Ukraine Co-op Dairy Plant Holds First Study Tour

Visitors traveled to the cooperative milk processing plant Molochnyi krai in Panka village in Ukraine for a study tour on November 28, 2012. Representatives of Heifer Ukraine, project leaders from Odesa and Kirovohrad oblasts (who also plan to launch similar enterprises), technologists, a designer and a state administration representative visited the site.

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