From the Field

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

Heifer's First YES! Youth Club Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The 3rd of November, 2012, will be remembered as a remarkable day in Heifer International’s calendar: it was the 10th anniversary of the first YES! Youth Club established by Heifer Armenia. Back in 2002 the first rural youth club, was founded by Heifer Armenia. This was a new type of investment in Heifer history−a totally different component in the traditional Heifer model of providing cows to needy rural families. The establishment of the club intended to empower rural youth and change the social lives of their community. The club would provide extracurricular education on agriculture, healthy lifestyle and civic education, called directions by the club.

Passing on the Gift in Bo Fo Village

During a recent Passing on the Gift® ceremony, 23 original project participants passed the gift of cash to another 23 families in Bo Fo Village, China, on Oct. 26, 2012.

Animal Marketing in Zaka Increases Profits

The Zaka district is now able to organize the marketing of goats, cattle and poultry on their own after working with Heifer Zimbabwe. Their business success has already benefited co-op group members and the surrounding communities..

Heifer's Farmers Thrive in Tanzania

Heifer project participants like the Kitamari family and "Mr. Camel" in Tanzania have taken the skills learned in Heifer's trainings and created successful enterprises for their families.

Heifer Guatemala Welcomes Visitors from U.S. Staff

Colleagues from Heifer’s U.S. staff visited Heifer Guatemala the week of September 24-28. The visit was an important one in terms of the new fundraisers achieving experiential understanding of Guatemala’s projects.

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