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Heifer International is Your Choice for “Alt Gifts” this Valentines Day

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 2, 2012) – Valentine's presents can convey love, affection, admiration and devotion but this year by donating to Heifer International your Valentine will know you are also committed to making a lasting and impactful change in the lives of so many. By visiting our Valentines page you can choose from a variety of whimsical, romantic or kid-friendly e-cards to send to your sweetheart, teachers, family and friends.

Heifer International Receives a Generous Gift

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 3, 2012) The QBE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Australian based international insurance company of the same name, recently made a generous donation to Heifer International. Heifer is honored to be among several other recipients, chosen by QBE employees, as one of the first charities to receive this grant.

Global Journal Ranks Heifer No. 12 Among Top 100 NGOs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Feb. 1, 2012) We are honored that the Global Journal ranked Heifer International No. 12 in its first international ranking of nongovernmental organizations. Heifer was selected because its "inexpensive and uncomplicated formula for development has seen improvements in health, nutrition and income as well as increased gender equity and family values for its recipients across-the-board."

Heifer International Launches $23.8 Million Project in Nepal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 20, 2012) – Heifer International, the global hunger nonprofit, is launching a new $23.8 million project in Nepal, with the goal of assisting 138,000 small-scale farmers. The project will focus on goat and dairy production, and on reducing Nepal's reliance on imports for its protein needs.

Heifer Assists Flooding Victims in Cambodia

Heifer International's differentiator: Sustainability

Heifer International and World Food Program distribute food aid to flooding victims

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 18, 2012) – Heifer International is bringing much-needed food aid to families affected by recent flooding in Cambodia. With funding from the World Food Program, Heifer is distributing food to 1,101 families, including many who were not current participants in Heifer projects.

Heifer International Marks 2nd Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

Heifer International's differentiator: Sustainability

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 12, 2012) – As Haiti and its neighbors remember the shattering earthquake of 2010, Heifer International will mark the 2nd anniversary of the tragedy with a moment of silence. In the last two years, Heifer Haiti has worked to help rehabilitate communities affected by the quake and to bolster the country's agricultural economy, and is now setting the stage for a bold new enterprise in Haiti.

Millions to benefit from generous donations

Heifer International thanks donors for their contributions

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Dec. 30, 2011) – Nearly two million people across the globe will be given the hope of a better life and the dignity of self-reliance thanks to the generous donations to Heifer International this past holiday season. We at Heifer are grateful for those donations and for the opportunity to spread our work into new villages, towns and cities to help even more.

Make A Resolution That Makes a Difference

This New Year, resolve to give a family hope with a Heifer International animal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Dec. 29, 2011) – A New Year’s resolution can provide the motivation to start anew, with a fresh outlook and goals. This year, harness that hope and impart it to someone who really needs it, with a gift of a chicken, llama, or a cow.

Heifer launches effort to help U.S. hungry

Heifer International kicks off new initiative in Appalachia and Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Dec. 19, 2011) – When Americans think of hunger, they often think of swollen bellies and jutting ribs in countries far away. But Heifer International knows that malnutrition is often right next door. That's why Heifer, the global nonprofit known for gifts of livestock and training, is starting a bold new initiative right here in the United States.

Gifts to Heifer International are tax-deductible

Investing in a family’s future provides help for the family, tax savings for you

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 14, 2011) — Tax season is still several months away, but now is the time to think about making a charitable donation to claim a deduction on your taxes for 2011.

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