From the Field

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

Raspberries and Chickens Prove Successful Businesses for Young Armenian Sisters

In May 2012, Menuhi and Gohar began small businesses with seed grants they received through Heifer Armenia's Young Agriculturists Network of Armenia (YANOA) project. The sisters have each seen success as they work to harvest raspberries and raise chickens.

Nceba Thanks Donors for His Family's Brighter Future

Nceba Metula, 64, wears black trousers, a brown jacket and a green and yellow hat. He is weeding his garden when the Heifer team arrives. Nceba and his wife Nokuzola, 53, have only been members of a Heifer project in South Africa for a few months but they are already seeing the benefits of the project. “We are thankful to the donors and Heifer,” Nceba said, “for coming and starting the project with us – it has changed our lives and we see the future brighter after their arrival.”

Volunteers Contribute to Animal Health Training in Southern Philippines

In the Southern Philippines, volunteers helped project participants learn methods and strategies for improved animal health. A photo story by Heifer Southern Philippines Regional Program Manager Jun Ayensa.

Floods Displace More Than 125 Heifer Families in Uganda

An estimated 125 households participating in two Heifer Uganda projects lost livestock, crops and even their homes in the floods that hit the Kasese district in the beginning of May 2013.

Gui Xi Village Holds First Passing on the Gift® Ceremonies

Families from the Miao ethnic minority group in Gui Xi Village, a key poverty alleviation and development village in southeastern China, took part in the village’s first Passing on the Gift® ceremonies on April 20 and 22, 2013.

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