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Thailand - Empowering Marginalized Communities

The residents of northern Thailand have struggled in the past to raise animals, but they failed due to a lack of skills and resources. Heifer Thailand is working with 1,170 families in nine communities in this area to change their future. Through a holistic approach to community development, Heifer is empowering these communities to be self-sustaining.

Uganda - Eastern Uganda Umbrella Project

More than 70 percent of rural families in eastern Uganda rely on subsistence farming of staple crops like maize and sweet potatoes for survival. With an average of eight members each, families typically eat one unbalanced meal a day. Malnutrition and under-nutrition among children, lactating mothers and the elderly is prevalent.

Ukraine - Carpathian Project

Heifer is assisting families in a rural portion of the Ukraine to help them develop more productive agricultural practices and to create networks for marketing their products. As a result, community members have worked together to create and develop the Carpathian brand to use in community development. They are increasing their social capital and their economic power.

United States - Arkansas Seeds of Hope

Poverty and hunger are in abundance in Heifer’s own back yard in the Arkansas Delta. As a result of economic flight, little education and unemployment, the people in this area of Arkansas live in need of food and resources. Heifer is equipping hundreds of families with agricultural skills, and providing them with vital access to local food markets where they can sell their produce for income.

United States - Oregon - Eating Garden Veggies, Animal Care, Training and Sharing (EATS)

Heifer’s project in Oregon is helping to provide farmers with improved leadership and farming skills to improve residents’ food security. Last year, the farmers opened the Village Market to sell their locally grown produce. They have exceeded their sales goals, and employment has also increased due to the market.

Zambia - Rural Community Development Project

Since 2007, Heifer has worked in Zambia to improve household income and nutrition for 492 families. Heifer’s successful strategy included training in sustainable agriculture and placement of income-producing and food-producing livestock. As a result of Passing on the Gift, families will continue to benefit in this region for years to come.

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