From the Field

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

Smallholder Farmers Sell to Local Market in Hughes

See how Heifer International is working in the Delta to bring healthy, sustainable food to communities and connect smallholder farmers to local markets.

Self-Help Group Members Become Leaders in the Philippines

When voices unite around a message, the message will be heard. When project members advocate for themselves, they are transformed, becoming confident and empowered. They become leaders in their communities, teaching others what they have learned.The selfless display of dedication, support and compassion by 28 Igorota Foundation Inc. project partner families demonstrates how the once meek members came to surpass feelings of self-doubt and inferiority.

Different Training Sources–the Same Purpose

A common goal of Heifer projects in Vietnam is to improve the livelihoods and incomes of participants through physical inputs and trainings. During project implementation and management, Heifer focuses on seeking resources for training materials to improve the capacities and skills of farmers living in remote areas. Heifer conducted trainings combining Heifer’s 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development training with household waste treatment with new materials offered by the Norwegian Mission Alliance.

Raising Hope in Poor Communities

Ta Tauk and Kampong Lpao are two poor rural communities in northwestern Cambodia. Most people here depend mainly on forest products, hunting and cutting trees to make their livings.Living conditions are very poor, with many difficulties and huge shortages. Lack of knowledge, skills and harmony within the community have had a negative impact on agricultural productivity and production. The people cannot seem to find a way out toward development although they have opportunities to work with local and governmental and international non-governmental organizations. To help solve the issues, Heifer, in partnership with the Khmer Community Development Association, started the project Improving Income and Nutrition Through Community Empowerment in August, 2012, by working with 10 self-help groups (SHGs) that consist of 250 families from six villages. Battambang province.

Training for Nosipho’s Whole Family

Nosipho Ntanjana lives with her husband Sonwabile Ntanjana, their 13-year-old twin sons Sanele and Sandiso, and Nosipho’s brother Sonwabiso in Horeni village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Both unemployed, Nosipho and her Sonwabile have struggled for many years to support their sons on the limited child support grant they receive every month. While Sonwabile was able to supplement the grant with various part-time jobs, it was still not enough to ensure a stable future. Since joining the Siphenathi Project at the beginning of 2012, Nosipho has been able to acquire skills and knowledge to provide a better future for herself and her family.

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