April 7 - World Health Day
Evidence concerning the nutritional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS reiterates the important role Heifer can play in the fight against this global health pandemic.
Through assistance from Heifer, the gift of livestock provides milk and much needed animal protein to the diet of those infected, as well as their families. In addition, the sale of excess animal products can provide cash to purchase supplementary food for well-balanced diets and for pertinent medicines.
Learn how in Africa the gift of a cow leads to healthier people and communities.