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Heifer's Success in Africa

To Market, to Market
On a trip to Cameroon, Heifer staff encountered a group of women singing about Heifer! Read more.

Happy Ending for Cameroon Mom
Looking at Zangue Louise and her family today, it's hard to imagine the hungry times they went through. But behind the grins and brightly colored clothes is the story of a single mother of four who has created a sustainable life in a society that can be less than welcoming to women living on their own without a husband. Read more.

Miracle Cows in Rwanda
In Rwanda, where a little more than a decade ago, neighbors were killing one another, Heifer's project partners are finding hope through their Cows of Peace. Read more. 

Women Working Wonders
The members of the Evergreen Women's Club in Zambia are full of pride. And they have good reason to be. Read more. 

How a Cow Can Help End AIDS
All Heifer recipients celebrate the birth of their Heifer livestock, but for AIDS orphans in Africa, it's even more poignant. With Africa Aids epidemic and 8,000 people dying each day, millions of children are left alone or to be cared for by the elderly. Read more.  

All You Need is Love
Blandina Bumbo is a model of selfless compassion. Read the story of how this woman from Uganda changed the future for the children and orphans in her community. Read more. 

Restoring Hope in Mozambique
Before the war that raged for years in Mozambique, Velosa Malave and his neighbors lived peacefully in a fertile land. But when it was over, they returned to dusty plots and dead livestock. Now, thanks to Heifer supporters, hope is restored to more than 450 families through the gifts of goats and their offspring. Read more  

"Nothing Can Defeat Me"
Read about the life of a special woman in Kenya and the moving legacy she leaves behind. Read more.

The Story of Beatrice Biira
Learn how a goat from Heifer enabled Beatrice Biira and her brothers and sisters to attend school. Read more.