From the Field

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

Heifer International Leaders Visit Philippines Country Program

Steve Denne, chief operating officer for Heifer International, and Padma Singh, Asia South Pacific Director of Programs, visited the Philippines April 12-18, 2013, and met with office staff, partners, project participants and potential donors.

Cambodia Government Praises Heifer Participants for Passing on the Gift®

In March and April 2013, Heifer Cambodia self-help groups, with support from project partners, organized seven ceremonies to celebrate the Passing on the Gift® of livestock, horticulture, knowledge and skills.

Armenian Mother Finds Support in Heifer Project

Irina Dallaqyan, a 37-year-old widow, lives in Spitak, Lori region of Armenia with her three sons. After an earthquake destroyed the family's home, Irina joined a Heifer Armenia project and began raising pigs.

Passing on the Gift® on the Snowy Mountain

At the foot of a snowy mountain in Tibet sits Dan Nu Village, a semi-farming, semi-pasturing community where people make their living farming and raising livestock. Participants from the villages of Xue Ba, Zhi Ba and Da Nu gathered here for a Passing on the Gift ® (POG) ceremony and to celebrate their success.

Cambodia Cornerstones Training Brings Nine Countries Together

On April 23-28, 2013, Heifer Cambodia staff attended Heifer International’s 12 Cornerstones for Just and Sustainable Development Training with representatives from eight other countries in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

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