Heifer's Success in Asia and The South Pacific

NEPAL: Women of Nepal Find Power in Heifer's Cornerstones
In Nepal, the power of Heifer’s model to transform the lives of women—and an entire culture traditionally dismissive of their role in society—has never been more apparent. Once timid and lacking hope, these women are now a force of powerful change that is turning back the tide of ignorance, poverty and hunger
Learn how Heifer has helped the Nepalese today.

PHILLIPINES: Partnerships Create Sustainable Change
The Heifer Cornerstone, Sharing and Caring, embodies a belief that global problems can be solved if all people commit to share what they have and care about others. This extends to individuals and groups. A powerful partnership between Heifer and the Episcopal Diocese in the Philippines reveals sustainable change. Learn how a Heifer partnership in the Philippines is creating sustainable change.

NEPAL: Cornerstones in Action lead to action plans in Nepal
Heifer's 12 Cornerstones stimulate group wisdom and personal insights. They keep people's hearts, minds and actions balanced, focused, and productive. Read more about how Heifer Cornerstones are being applied in Nepal.

NEPAL: Nepal Group Passes on the Gift 
It’s rare for the residents of the U.S. to find themselves on the receiving end of a gift of international assistance. But that’s exactly what happened when a women’s group in Nepal got together to pass on their gift. 
Read more about how a Nepal group passes on the gift to aid Heifer Recipients affected by Hurrican Katrina.

LAOS: Friendship Projects Go Further
"People see their future in their livestock," says a Heifer staff member who worked with families in remote Laotian villages. Difficult roads and long distances from larger towns didn't stop Heifer projects from forming.
Read more about the result of living loans in a Laotian village.


INDONESIA:  Rebuilding Lives in Indonesia - and Everywhere
Thank you! Your support of Heifer's work on behalf of people affected by the tsunami filled us with hope, and enabled us to meet our $1 million goal! Read more about the effects of the tsunami in Indonesia and how Heifer donors were able to help.

CHINA: Getting Their Goats - Generation After Generation
Watch our Flash movie to learn about Heifer International's dairy goat project in Ya'an, China, where 12 generations of gift goats have to date helped more than 1,000 families lead better lives. Learn how they got their goats. 

NEPAL: Passing on Dignity
With Heifer project partners, the celebratory Passing on the Gift ceremony isn't limited to livestock. Learn more about the different ways to Pass on the Gift.
 

NEPAL: Building Brighter Futures
The day Sabitri Saha learned her family didn't have enough money to send her back to school, she felt "like a wild animal trapped in a forest fire." Women's education is more important now than ever. Learn why.

CHINA: Weaving a Hopeful Future
Since Guangzhi began working with Heifer just two years ago, she has quadrupled her family's annual income. Heifer's Silkworms help people become self-reliant. Learn more now.

THAILAND: Self-Reliance in Their Own Backyard
For decades, the Akha tribes of northern Thailand relied on one method of survival: Constant migration throughout the region necessitated by the slash-and-burn technique of farming. Then everything changed. 
Proper farming techniques make all the difference. See the transformation today.