Heifer's Success in Latin America & The Caribbean

NICARAGUA: A Capital Investment in Nicaragua's Women
Women are the key to the world's economic and human health. Petrona Castillo of Nicaragua knows first-hand that animals and training are a capital investment in the future. Read how Petrona and her fellow women in the project are creating food security.

PERU: The Only "Crutch" He Needs Now
Despite a childhood accident that left him on crutches, Juvenal Ichuta Suricallo's enthusiasm for farming and raising livestock grew stronger with the llamas and alpacas Heifer provided. Peruvians can do so much more with a little help. Learn how Heifer helps today.

HONDURAS: Bees at Work
A cooperative of 50 beekeepers has partnered with Heifer in Honduras to help small farmers develop beehives and plant flowering trees. The bees boost crop production and produce family income through the sale of honey, pollen and beeswax. Hondurans are busy like bees -- Read more and find how much their lives have changed with Heifer.

GUATEMALA: In the Earth Is Our Life
Maria and her family work to preserve the earth. The work they do, they do as a family because it's more than a job, it's vital to their survival. 
When you live in the forest, the trees are your home. Help rebuild the forest today. Learn more.

NICARAGUA: "Today, I am the Breadwinner!"
Before Heifer came along with our intensive training, women like Katarina's mother never dreamed they'd learn so much - but it's more than enough to become their families' main providers and keep their children healthy and happy. Women in other countries are more empowered than ever with your help and Heifer's training. Learn how you can make a difference today.



GUATEMALA: Heifer Helps Coffee Farmers
Buying Fair Trade products helps assure that the people around the world who grow and make the things we purchase receive their fair share of the price we pay. Heifer is committed to Fair Trade because it delivers a better life to people like Antonio Chavajay and his family. Fair Trade Coffee just tastes better. You'll feel better too when you learn how you've helped the farmers. Learn more now!

PERU: Move Forward and Speak
Pascuala was so shy, she'd often run away whenever someone looked at her. Five years of Heifer workshops later, she's a leader in her women's group. See the transformation of a shy girl to a community leader. Heifer can help empower women the world over with your assistance. Learn more.  

GUATEMALA: Squelching an Educational Drought
In the parched highlands of eastern Guatemala, many young girls are forced to quit school after the sixth grade. Thankfully, Heifer’s goats are helping to put an end to that custom. Read more.

GUATEMALA: "Move Forward and Speak"
Guatemalan coffee farmers hit hard by Hurricane Stan in October 2005 are now struggling, with Heifer's help, to replant coffee trees, replace compost and rebuild the road that mudslides washed away. Read More. Watch Video.